Israel accused of ‘massive’ violations of child rights treaty in Gaza by UN | Conflict between Israel and Palestine highlighted

The United Nations committee has condemned Israel for severe breaches of children’s rights during the war on Gaza, calling the impact on children catastrophic. More than 11,000 minors have been killed in Gaza, with thousands more missing or severely wounded. The committee described the situation as an “extremely dark place in history” and unprecedented in terms of violations. Israel defended its actions, saying it was aimed at eliminating Hamas and not targeting civilians, but evidence on the ground suggests otherwise. The committee called on Israel to provide urgent assistance for maimed children, support for orphans, and allow more medical evacuations from Gaza. Despite having no means of enforcing its recommendations, the committee’s conclusions highlight the severity of the situation. During the hearings, Israel’s delegation also faced questions about Israeli children affected by the conflict, with a mother addressing the UN to highlight the trauma experienced by child survivors. The international community will be watching to see if Israel follows through on these recommendations to protect and support children affected by the conflict.

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