Gaza faces danger from booby-trapped food cans
UN News — May 2, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC
Summary: A 14-year-old boy in Gaza lost limbs due to a booby-trapped can. UN experts estimate 7,500 tonnes of unexploded ordnance in Gaza, taking up to 14 years to clear. Over 10,000 people are believed buried under rubble. UNICEF reports 600,000 children in Rafah are injured, sick, or malnourished. 80 Palestinians were killed and 118 injured between 29 April and 1 May. Israeli forces have suffered casualties as well.
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