New UN Report Raises Fresh Allegations Over Gaza Conflict
A United Nations investigative commission has accused Israel of deliberately targeting Palestinian children during military operations in Gaza.
The report claims that children have suffered on an unprecedented scale since the conflict began.
According to the inquiry, investigators found evidence suggesting that Palestinian children were intentionally killed and injured during military actions.
The commission argued that these findings contribute to concerns about possible genocidal intent against the Palestinian population in Gaza.
The report was released by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry, a three-member investigative body established by the UN Human Rights Council.
Children Bear the Heaviest Burden of the War
The commission stated that the conflict has caused widespread death, injury and long-term trauma among children.
Investigators said thousands of children have been killed or wounded since the start of the war.
The report also highlighted growing concerns over orphanhood, repeated displacement, disability, food shortages and the collapse of healthcare and education systems.
According to the commission, these conditions have severely impacted the lives of Gaza’s children and could affect future generations.
The inquiry described the situation as an erosion of childhood, with many young people facing physical and psychological challenges that may last a lifetime.
UN agencies have also repeatedly warned about worsening humanitarian conditions for children across Gaza.
Israel Rejects Findings and Defends Military Actions
Israeli authorities strongly rejected the report and described it as biased and inaccurate.
Israel argued that the investigation ignored the actions of Hamas and failed to address the group’s role in the conflict.
Officials maintained that military operations target armed groups and security threats rather than civilians.
The report also documented rising violence against Palestinian children in the West Bank and called for accountability for alleged violations of international law.
The commission urged all countries and international institutions to support efforts aimed at protecting civilians and ensuring justice for victims of the conflict.
The findings are expected to intensify international debate over the humanitarian consequences of the ongoing war and the protection of children in conflict zones.
