Children of Istanbul gathered to show support for children of Gaza, giving voice to the Palestinian voiceless having to bear the weight of oppression and loss.
No less than 1,756 Palestinian children have been killed in Gaza by Israeli attacks since October 7. / Photo: TRT World
Their gesture was heartrending: they placed a collection of toys, universally recognised as symbols of innocence and joy, at the entrance of the consulate. It served as a powerful channel to amplify the voices of Palestinian children who have endured a heavy toll of the prolonged Israeli aggression, facing the unbearable reality of loss, orphanhood, detention and displacement.TRT World
Gaza is known for its significant population density, with almost half of its residents being children under the age of 18, all enduring the weight of a continuous siege that has persisted since 2005. UNRWA, actively operating in Gaza, has managed 183 schools dedicated to nurturing the well-being of Palestinian children. Not only have these schools been educational centres, but have also doubled as shelters for the people of Gaza during recurring and devastating military escalations.
It has been revealed that every year, approximately 500 to 700 Palestinian children, some as young as 12 years old, find themselves detained and prosecuted within the Israeli military court system, a report released by Defense for Children Palestine says. The predominant accusation brought against children is stone-throwing, an offence that under Israeli military law, carries a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years.
"For this reason, we will cultivate the next generation to be ardent defenders of the rights of the oppressed against the tyranny of the oppressors."
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