UN inquiry finds Israeli forces responsible for intentional child deaths in Gaza (opens original article in a new tab)

An independent UN inquiry alleges Israeli forces intentionally targeted Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank, citing high child death rates and systematic mistreatment, while Israel rejects the findings as defamatory.

• UN inquiry accuses Israeli forces of intentionally targeting Palestinian children in Gaza and West Bank
• Report states 30% of Gaza war deaths were children, with 20,179 child deaths recorded between 2023-2025
• Israel rejects allegations, calling report 'defamatory' and claims it minimizes harm to children