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Israel-Gaza: The devastating effects of war on Gaza's children

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says 10,022 people, including 4,104 children, have been killed in the territory since Israel's campaign began.

The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the children suffering in Gaza, and the impact the war is having on them and their families.

6 November 2023

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