TEHRAN-An audio-visual art installation has been organized in Tehran’s Haft-e Tir Square to pay homage to the martyr children in Gaza. 

Entitled “Against Oblivion”, the event is accompanied by musicians and singing groups, showcasing images of martyr children. 

The event features a map of Palestine with children's shoes placed on it and the shoes are designed with video displays, names, and images representing the martyr children of Gaza. 

Organized by Owj Arts and Media Organization, the performance will be running until Friday.  

On October 7, Israel started a deadly war on Gaza after the territory’s Palestinian resistance group, Hamas, launched a surprise retaliation strike against the occupying regime, codenamed Operation Al-Aqsa Storm.

The Israeli regime's offensive has claimed the lives of nearly 18,000 individuals in Gaza, with a significant majority being women and children. Furthermore, over 49,000 people have suffered injuries as a result.

UNICEF has recently announced that children and families in Gaza are caught in a catastrophic situation. 

Thousands of children have reportedly been killed and thousands more injured. Children and families in Gaza have been cut off from water, food, fuel, medicine, and other essentials, including safe access to hospitals, following escalating hostilities. 

UNICEF has also called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and for unrestricted humanitarian access to allow aid to reach children and families in need, save lives and prevent further suffering.  

The cost to children and their communities of the escalating violence will be borne out for generations to come. Children are dying at an alarming rate and being denied their basic rights. Civilians must be protected – children particularly – and all efforts must be made to spare them in all circumstances.

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