GAZA, February 7, 2025 (WAFA) – A Palestinian child was killed today following the explosion of an unexploded ordnance left behind by Israeli occupation forces in the city of Rafah, according to local sources.

WAFA correspondent said the victim, identified as Mohammad Yasser al-Qadi, was killed when an explosive remnant of the Israeli occupation detonated.  

The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) had previously issued a warning about the increasing risks posed by unexploded ordnance in the occupied Palestinian territories. Last month, UNMAS Director in Palestine, Luke Irving, cautioned that such remnants continue to have a devastating impact on civilians.

She revealed that over the past 14 months, various types of ordnance, including aerial bombs, rockets, and shells, have been discovered. These explosives have resulted in both fatalities and injuries among civilians while also obstructing humanitarian efforts.

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