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In pictures: war on Gaza leads to heavy heath toll on children

Palestinian children who have been fortunate to escape death during Israel's raids fall victim to illness as a result of displacement
A child smiles to the camera at an UNRWA school turned shelter (MEE/Mohammed Asad)

Pictures of Palestinian children in Gaza who, having escaped death during Israel's military operation, are nevertheless suffering from various diseases due to living in overcrowded places that are not suitable hygienically for them, following the displacement of their families as a result of the Israeli air bombardment and ground attacks.

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