UN inquiry accuses Israel of deliberately targeting and killing Palestinian children (opens original article in a new tab)

A UN inquiry accuses Israel of deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza, alleging genocide and war crimes, while Israel rejects the findings as flawed and politically motivated.

• UN inquiry accuses Israel of deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza with drones and snipers
• Report claims Israeli forces committed genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity against Palestinian children
• Israeli government rejects findings, calls report 'deeply flawed' and 'politically-driven'
• Commission cites specific cases, including the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab and a 15-year-old boy in Khan Younis
• Israeli response argues report ignores Hamas's actions and civilian harm mitigation efforts