Israel continues to commit genocide by targeting children in Gaza, UN inquiry finds | First Thing
Summary
A UN investigation found that Israeli forces have deliberately targeted and killed Palestinian children in Gaza since the war began, with about 30% of those killed being children. Israel rejects these allegations, while human rights groups and experts consider the actions as part of a genocide.Key Facts
- The UN international commission studied violations against Palestinian children during the Gaza war.
- Around 30% of deaths caused by Israeli forces were children.
- The commission’s earlier report in September stated Israel committed genocide in Gaza.
- Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, were accused of inciting these acts.
- Netanyahu is wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes.
- Palestinian children were targeted even after a ceasefire started in October 2025.
- Israel’s government called the report false and defamatory.
- Many human rights organizations and scholars agree Israel aims to destroy Palestinians.
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