UN reports record violations of children in conflict, with government forces the main perpetrators (opens original article in a new tab)

A UN report states that government forces were the main perpetrators of record violations against children in conflict zones last year, with Israel's military leading in violations. The report highlights increased killings, recruitment, and attacks on schools and hospitals, urging global action to protect children.

• UN report reveals 25,000 children affected by record violations in conflict zones
• Government forces were main perpetrators for first time, with Israel's military leading with 12,445 violations
• Violations include killings, rape, recruitment, abductions, and attacks on schools and hospitals
• U.N. urges nations to address findings and protect children as an obligation
• Report notes increase in violations due to warfare in populated areas and use of new weapons