Media Advisory - Israel's War on Children: Call for Action on Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza and West Bank

TORONTO, Dec. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Today marks 82 days of relentless indiscriminate bombing of Gaza which has killed 29,124 civilians including 11,422 children and wounded 56,122 civilians. 

James Elder, the chief spokesperson for UNICEF describes this as a "war on children" with more than 40% of those killed and injured being children. More than 1000 children have lost one or more limbs. Ongoing bombing on Dec 24, 2023 targeted the Maghazi refugee camp in South Gaza which is densely inhabited by children and was sheltering people from North Gaza.

In addition to the continual bombardment the lack of access to food, water and medical care is resulting in deaths from starvation, dehydration and infections adding to the extreme suffering of children in Gaza. 

CNN has released still images of a video showing Guantanamo-like detainment of men, women and children as young as ten years of age. These war crimes must be investigated and require international action and cessation of bombing is urgently required. 

What: Press Conference on Escalating Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza and Safety of Children
When: Friday December 29th, 2023 at 11 am EST

Where: UOSSM Canada Office, 2255 Dundas St. W. - Suite 129, Mississauga, ON L5K 1R6

Who: The Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations (UOSSM) – Dr. Ben Thomson
Action For Palestine - Healthcare Workers Coalition - Dr. Mohammad Zubairi and Dr Ali Iqbal
Canadian Indigenous Community representative - Briana Olson Pitawanakwat 

About UOSSM: Union Of Medical Care And Relief Organizations (UOSSM) is a Canadian non profit humanitarian organization supporting health-related needs and well-being of people and communities affected by crises, through the building of sustainable health-related services and reducing human suffering.

About Action for Palestine - HCWC
Action for Palestine - Healthcare Workers Coalition - A coalition of Healthcare Workers, expert and volunteers working to advocate for justice for Palestine Action for Palestine 

SOURCE UOSSM Canada

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