Israeli military and border police forces are facing increasing scrutiny and accusations of using lethal force against Palestinian children with little accountability.
The recent surge in casualties among Palestinian children has raised concerns about the legality and proportionality of these actions.
Human Rights Watch has documented several cases of fatal shootings of Palestinian children by Israeli forces, prompting calls for international intervention to address the issue.
As of August 22, 2023, 34 Palestinian children’s lives have been brutally snatched away in the West Bank. The grim tally makes the previous year, 2022, the deadliest year for the
Human Rights Watch conducted a thorough investigation into the matter, gathering firsthand accounts from witnesses, family members, residents, lawyers, doctors, and both Palestinia
The research encompassed a comprehensive examination of CCTV footage, social media videos, statements from Israeli security agencies, medical records, and news reports.
The Israeli forces’ killing of Palestinians, including children, when the use of deadly force under international norms was unwarranted has become almost routine.
Astonishingly, fewer than one percent of complaints of violations by Israeli forces against Palestinians, including killings and other excesses, resulted in indictments. This point
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