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Names of 373 children and babies killed so far in the conflict in Gaza have been published as part of a charity campaign for a permanent ceasefire.

The names were listed in full-page advertisements taken out by Save the Children in national newspapers to support a petition to the United Nations for an urgent solution.

Among the dead were four young boys killed while playing football on a beach, 10 children hit by a rocket in a refugee camp and  a seven-month-old baby who died along with seven family members in an air strike.

Save the Children’s chief executive, Justin Forsyth, called the deaths of more than 300 children in just four weeks « an outrage ».

« To see the names of the children, some as young as a few months, written in stark black and white brings home the tragedy that has befallen Gaza’s children, » he said.

« One child’s death is too many – 373 is an outrage that is a stain on the world’s conscience.

« We condemn all indiscriminate attacks on civilians in Gaza and Israel and by publishing these names, we are reminding the world of the urgent need to push for a permanent ceasefire.

« We must ensure that no more young lives are needlessly sacrificed. »

The number has since risen to 408 after more bodies were recovered from the rubble, a spokesman for Save the Children said.

The advert lists the names of the 373 children killed in the Gaza conflict so far
La liste des noms de 373 enfants tués à Gaza publiée ce mercredi dans la presse britannique par l'ONG Save the Children.
Source : independent.co.uk

Wednesday 06 August 2014