Israel continues to commit genocide by targeting children in Gaza, UN inquiry finds
Independent report says by aiming at children Israel is undermining capacity of Palestinian people to exist
TL;DR
- A UN independent international commission of inquiry found Israel deliberately targets Palestinian children in Gaza.
- About 30% of people killed by Israeli forces in Gaza have been children.
- The commission's findings indicate genocidal intent by Israeli authorities and security forces.
- Israeli forces used high-payload munitions in densely populated areas, leading to high child casualties.
- Conditions in Gaza, including blockade of aid, harmed children's health and development.
- Attacks on healthcare facilities and reproductive facilities affected newborns and increased miscarriages.
- In the West Bank, there was a sharp increase in violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinian children.
- Palestinian children in detention were subjected to systemic mistreatment, including torture and sexual violence.
- The commission concluded these acts constituted crimes against humanity.