We estimate that of the 3,000 children injured, 1,000 will have some form of disability for the rest of their lives.
Christopher Gunness, spokesperson for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), speaking at a symposium in London to mark the 20th anniversary of Interpal.
![The oldest Lutheran Church in Palestine, located in Bethlehem, founded in 1854 [rayinmanila / Flickr]](https://www.interpal.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2-50681930892_ee7bcf6313_k-500x333.jpg.webp)
![Palestinian protestors confront Israeli troops in Gaza City, 1987, during the First Intifada [21 Dec 1987, Sharir Efi / Israel Press and Photo Agency (I.P.P.A.) / Dan Hadani collection, National Library of Israel / Wikimedia]](https://www.interpal.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Intifada_in_Gaza_Strip_1987_V_Dan_Hadani_Archive-e1731173356988-500x333.jpg.webp)
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