At least 41 children have been killed this year by Israeli fire in the occupied West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem, according to the United Nations children’s agency (UNICEF).

Some of the boys and girls were killed during Israeli military raids, while others were killed in settler attacks. A number of them were shot while walking in their neighbourhoods, playing outside or staying in their homes.

“The situation in the West Bank including East Jerusalem, has significantly deteriorated,” UNICEF spokesperson Ricardo Pires told Al Jazeera.

According to Defense for Children International – Palestine, a human rights organisation focused on child rights, at least 23 children under the age of 16 have been killed by Israeli fire so far this year.

Among the children killed were Layla,

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