In what OCHA, the UN's emergency relief agency, is calling a 'deadly week' in Gaza, Israeli attacks have killed four children and destroyed humanitarian supplies. Because who needs a ceasefire when you can have a 'deadly week' instead?

UNICEF reports that four children, aged two to 16, were killed in separate strikes, including one who died from wounds sustained last week. And just to keep things consistently awful, five other children, aged eight to 17, were hit by live fire or shrapnel on Tuesday, suffering life-changing injuries.

OCHA has raised concerns about the ongoing air strikes and attacks across Gaza, noting civilian casualties and damage despite the ceasefire that supposedly ended the two-year-long Hamas-Israel war in October 2025. Apparently, the ceasefire's fine print didn't include 'stop killing kids and destroying aid'.

The attacks also managed to take out a UN partner's warehouse, destroying more than $770,000 worth of UNICEF nutrition supplies intended for over 45,000 children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. Because nothing says 'we care about children' like bombing their food.

In Deir al Balah, a UNICEF-supported water well and desalination facility serving over 4,000 people was severely damaged by a nearby strike on Monday. Partners are now trucking in water, which is a great use of resources when you're trying to keep people alive.

On Thursday, an explosive munition detonated about 30 metres from a UN convoy returning with fuel from the Kerem Shalom crossing as it crossed the so-called 'Yellow Line' in Rafah. Fortunately, no casualties, just a minor mechanical issue. Because when a bomb goes off near you, the only problem is your car's alignment.

OCHA insists that civilians and civilian objects, including humanitarian facilities, must always be protected. Groundbreaking advice that apparently needs repeating.

The UN and partners are assessing hazards, educating people on safety, and referring those affected for support. But the authorization to bring in equipment to remove explosive ordnance? Still not granted. Because why would you want to clear the bombs?

On the medical evacuation front, the WHO supported the evacuation of 106 patients, including 19 children, and 132 companions through the Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings last week. Since October 2023, over 13,000 patients and more than 16,000 companions have been evacuated. But thousands still await evacuation, because timely treatment is a luxury.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says medical evacuations require sustained access through multiple crossing routes. So, you know, keep those crossings open, or people die. Simple math.