# Humanitarian impact of conflict in Gaza and West Bank > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/humanitarian-impact-of-conflict-in-gaza-and-west-bank > Updated: 2026-10-23T20:11:59.000Z. Sources: 56. Developments: 7. Reports from Palestinian ministries and international agencies have detailed the extensive humanitarian and social toll of the ongoing conflict. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education stated that more than 800 teachers have been killed and over 3,300 injured since October 2023. Data from the Palestinian Ministry of Health indicates that 21,976 children have been killed, accounting for approximately 29.6% of total fatalities. UNICEF has reported that 351 Palestinian children have been killed in the Gaza Strip since a ceasefire was announced in October 2025. In a recent six-day period, the agency documented the deaths of eight children and injuries to approximately 20 others. Edouard Beigbeder, UNICEF’s Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, described the level of violence against children as “unacceptable” and called for transparent accountability regarding these incidents. Approximately 800,000 children remain displaced, mostly living in tents or damaged buildings. UNICEF notes that 60,000 children have lost one or both parents and nearly all require psychological support due to trauma. Recent data from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) indicates that three years of military offensive and mass displacement have caused devastating mental health impacts, with children experiencing overwhelming anxiety, sleep disorders, and distress. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the number of people in Gaza requiring urgent psychosocial and mental health support has more than doubled, rising from 485,000 to over one million. Essential services such as sanitation and wastewater treatment remain largely non-functional. The healthcare system has been severely impacted, with all 38 hospitals in Gaza targeted. Food insecurity and malnutrition have reached critical levels, with significant mortality recorded among children and the elderly. ## Claims - 157 of the deaths were children. (disputed by 9 sources) - 21,976 children have been killed in the Gaza Strip. (disputed by 5 sources) - A total of 74,237 Palestinians have died. (disputed by 4 sources) - 1,125 of the deceased children were under one year old. (disputed by 4 sources) - 612 children were killed after being born during the war. (disputed by 4 sources) - More than 340 children have died in Gaza since the ceasefire was announced over a year ago. (corroborated by 13 sources) - Approximately 800,000 children remain displaced in Gaza, living in tents or damaged buildings. (corroborated by 13 sources) - An estimated 60,000 children have lost one or both parents during the conflict. (corroborated by 13 sources) - Seven children, five boys and two girls, died in Gaza in the last two weeks due to airstrikes, drone attacks, and gunfire. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Over 560,000 Palestinian children have resumed education in Gaza, supported by various centers including those backed by UNICEF. (corroborated by 11 sources) - UNICEF is providing potable water to 1.2 million people in Gaza. (corroborated by 11 sources) - 466 Palestinians have died from malnutrition and starvation since 2024. (corroborated by 10 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Gaza children face severe mental health and education crises Three years of conflict and displacement in Gaza have devastated children's mental health and education, with WHO reporting that those needing urgent psychosocial support have risen to over one million. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gaza-children-face-severe-mental-health-and-education-crises ### 2026-10-22: UNICEF reports 351 children killed in Gaza since October ceasefire UNICEF reports 351 children have been killed in Gaza since the October 2025 ceasefire, calling for increased protection and accountability for minors amid a collapsing healthcare system. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unicef-reports-351-children-killed-in-gaza-since-october-ceasefire ### 2026-10-19: UNICEF reports 60,000 children in Gaza lost one or both parents UNICEF reports that 60,000 children in Gaza have lost one or both parents, with over 20,000 children killed and 800,000 minors displaced amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unicef-reports-60000-children-in-gaza-lost-one-or-both-parents ### 2026-10-16: UNICEF: Over 340 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire announcement UNICEF reports over 340 children killed in Gaza since the ceasefire began. Approximately 800,000 children remain displaced, and 60,000 have lost parents, facing severe food insecurity and trauma. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unicef-reports-over-340-children-killed-in-gaza-since-ceasefire ### 2026-10-16: Gaza Health Ministry reports 466 starvation deaths since 2024 The Gaza Health Ministry reports 466 deaths from starvation and malnutrition since 2024, including 157 children. Over 1.4 million people face ongoing food insecurity through 2026. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gaza-ministry-of-health-reports-466-deaths-from-malnutrition-and-starvation ### 2026-10-09: Gaza Strip: Palestinian Ministry of Health reports 22,000 child deaths A Palestinian Ministry of Health report states that nearly 22,000 children have been killed in Gaza, with all 38 hospitals targeted and widespread malnutrition affecting over 1 million children. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gaza-report-22000-children-killed-in-three-years-of-conflict ### 2026-10-04: Palestinian Ministry reports over 800 teachers killed since October 2023 war The Palestinian Ministry of Education reports that over 800 teachers have been killed and 3,300 injured since October 7, 2023, amid ongoing conflict in Gaza and the West Bank. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palestinian-ministry-reports-over-800-teachers-killed-since-october-2023-war --- Cite as: Humanitarian impact of conflict in Gaza and West Bank. 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