The UN children's agency UNICEF says at least 300 children have been killed in Gaza in the 300 days since the October 2025 truce, an average of one child per day.
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Key facts
- UNICEF reports at least 300 children killed in Gaza since the ceasefire.
- The deaths span 300 days, averaging one child killed per day.
- The figure relates to the October 2025 truce between Israel and Hamas.
- The report was published by Al Jazeera on August 6, 2026.
The UN children’s agency UNICEF says at least 300 children have been killed in Gaza in the 300 days since a truce between Israel and Hamas was agreed in October 2025, according to Al Jazeera.
The figure equates to an average of one child killed each day across the period, underscoring continued danger to children in the territory despite the ceasefire arrangement.
The October 2025 truce was intended to halt hostilities between Israel and Hamas. UNICEF’s tally indicates that children have continued to die in the months that followed the agreement.
The reported death toll of at least 300 children over 300 days points to ongoing risks facing the youngest residents of Gaza during a period nominally defined by a ceasefire.
The available reporting does not detail the circumstances of the individual deaths or provide a breakdown of when or how they occurred beyond the overall figure cited by UNICEF.
Why it matters
Children are among the most vulnerable during armed conflict, and UNICEF's figures suggest that the protections a ceasefire is meant to provide have not fully materialized in Gaza. The report raises questions about the durability and enforcement of the October 2025 truce.
Frequently asked questions
How many children has UNICEF said were killed in Gaza since the ceasefire?
UNICEF reports at least 300 children have been killed in Gaza in the 300 days since the October 2025 truce, according to Al Jazeera.
When was the ceasefire agreed?
According to the reporting, the truce between Israel and Hamas was agreed in October 2025.
What does the figure work out to on average?
The reported 300 child deaths over 300 days averages to approximately one child killed per day.
Timeline
- UNICEF says one child killed per day in Gaza since ‘ceasefire’
Al Jazeera: At least 300 children reported killed in Gaza in 300 days since October 2025 truce between Israel and Hamas was agreed.