London, United Kingdom – On World Children's Day, the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) has submitted an urgent briefing to Members of the United Kingdom Parliament, shedding light on the catastrophic conditions endured by Palestinian children in Gaza. The briefing calls attention to the devastating toll of the ongoing Israeli military aggression. 

The document highlights the staggering statistics: over 17,492 children killed since October 2023, thousands more injured, and upwards of 700,000 displaced. Healthcare systems are collapsing under relentless attacks, leaving children to succumb to preventable diseases. Education for nearly 800,000 students has been entirely disrupted, while children face profound psychological trauma from the continuous violence. International human rights organizations and the United Nations have condemned these acts as grave violations of international humanitarian law and potential war crimes. 

The PRC’s briefing serves as a moral call to action, urging Members of Parliament to press the UK government to take meaningful steps in response to this unfolding crisis. PRC emphasized the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire, unhindered access to humanitarian aid, independent investigations into violations of international law, and a commitment to addressing the root causes of the conflict through diplomatic channels. 

In a statement accompanying the submission, the PRC expressed grave concern over the terrifying circumstances facing Gaza’s children: “This World Children's Day, we are reminded of the fundamental rights and protections that should be afforded to every child. Yet, in Gaza, children are enduring unimaginable suffering and loss. These are not just statistics; they are lives cut short and futures stolen. The UK Parliament must use its influence on the government to demand an end to this carnage and to uphold the principles of justice and humanity. The children of Gaza need action, not silence.”