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Situation in Gaza a 'stain on our collective conscience,’ Unicef regional director says

Unicef, the UN children's rights agency, called the situation in Gaza "a growing stain on our collective conscience".

Unicef Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Adele Khodr said that the death rate was “staggering,” and that “even more frightening is the fact that unless tensions are eased, and unless humanitarian aid is allowed, including food, water, medical supplies and fuel, the daily death toll will continue to rise".

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People gather by the bodies of Palestinian victims killed during Israeli bombardment (AFP)