Summary
Foreign doctors working in Gaza report treating more than 100 children with gunshot wounds to the head or chest, suggesting they were deliberately targeted. Analysis by experts suggests these injuries likely result from sniper or drone fire rather than accidents. The Israeli military denies targeting children, but Palestinian and international organizations claim systematic attacks.
Key Facts
- Foreign doctors in Gaza treated over 100 children shot in the head or chest.
- Out of 17 doctors interviewed, 15 reported seeing these injuries in children under 15.
- Forensic experts say the wounds match sniper or drone fire, not accidental crossfire.
- The Israeli military denies intentionally targeting children.
- In a separate August report, the BBC found over 160 children shot by Israeli forces, 95 in the head or chest.
- Palestinian Centre for Human Rights states Israel is committing acts of genocide against Gaza’s children.
- Gaza's Ministry of Health reports nearly 20,000 children killed since October 2023.
- The UN notes an average of 28 children are killed daily in Gaza due to military actions.
