UN Commission Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza, Targeting Children
The United Nations commission of inquiry has released a scathing report alleging that Israel has deliberately targeted Palestinian children, leading to genocide, crimes against humanity and war‑crimes across Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
The report claims that Israeli authorities and security forces have carried out intentional attacks on children, including precision strikes on household and school structures, and that these deaths continued even after the ceasefire agreed in October 2025. It states that attacks on neonatal and paediatric facilities have systematically eliminated children’s access to life‑sustaining care.
According to data from Hamas‑run health ministries, more than 73,035 people have died in Israeli strikes since the outbreak of the war on 7 October 2023, including over 21,280 children. The report highlights that Israel’s military actions persistently ignore international mandates to protect civilians, especially minors.
Israel’s foreign ministry has vehemently rejected the findings, branding the commission’s conclusions a libellous sham and a propaganda attack. Officials argue that the report contains “no credible verification mechanism” and fails to account for Israel’s use of child soldiers and Hamas’s human‑shield tactics.
The International Court of Justice is currently hearing a case brought by South Africa accusing Israeli forces of genocide. While the case may take years for a verdict, the commission’s report has intensified global pressure for swift accountability.
Key Points:
- Deliberate targeting of Palestinian children is alleged to be part of a strategy to destroy the future of Gaza.
- Denial by Israeli officials highlights deep political divisions surrounding the war.
- International legal actions, including the ICJ case, remain ongoing.
- Evidence shows systematic attacks on schools, hospitals, and displacement camps.
- The report calls for immediate global intervention to prevent further child casualties.
