UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
Summary
A UN commission of inquiry says Israel has deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, causing genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The commission reports that these acts have continued even after a ceasefire was agreed last year. Israel rejects the report, calling it false.Key Facts
- The UN commission states that Israeli forces targeted Palestinian children during military operations in Gaza and the West Bank.
- About 30% of people killed in the Gaza conflict have been children.
- The commission says Israel's actions form part of a strategy to harm the future of Palestinians by attacking their children.
- Since October 2023, at least 73,035 people have died in Gaza due to Israeli strikes, including over 21,280 children, according to Gaza’s health ministry.
- The commission was set up by the UN Human Rights Council in 2021 to investigate violations of international humanitarian law.
- Israel’s foreign ministry calls the report “libellous” and part of ongoing propaganda against Israel.
- Both Israel and Hamas have been accused of violating the ceasefire agreed in October 2024 under President Trump’s plan.
- The commission reports use of precision weapons and attacks on civilian areas crowded with children.
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