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oPt: Occupied Palestinian territories: Seven Palestinian Children Killed in One Week Since UN Findings
By Save the Children at ReliefWeb
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
. Six Palestinian children were killed by Israeli forces' airstrikes and shelling in Gaza, including a one-year-old girl killed by an Israeli airstrike on a displacement camp south of Gaza on Monday. In addition, a 15-year-old boy in the West Bank was shot in the head and chest by Israeli forces dur
Key takeaway In addition, a 15-year-old boy in the West Bank was shot in the head and chest by Israeli forces during a raid in the city of Al-Bireh.
Why this matters
The recent killings of seven Palestinian children in one week highlight the urgent need for international intervention to protect children in the occupied Palestinian territories. The UN Commission of Inquiry report's findings that Israeli authorities and security forces have deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, add gravity to the situation. Save the Children's call to action emphasizes the binding legal obligations of UN Member States to prevent and immediately stop grave violations against children and hold perpetrators accountable. The fact that these killings occurred just one week after the UN report's publication suggests a lack of accountability and a continued disregard for international law. As the international community grapples with how to respond, the fate of Palestinian children hangs in the balance, with many more at risk of being killed, detained, or injured. The need for swift and decisive action to protect these children cannot be overstated.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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