Israel's Genocide Allegations in Gaza
UN inquiries and reports accuse Israel of committing genocide by targeting Palestinian children in Gaza through deliberate military actions.
October 2023
No indictments filed in West Bank killings since October 2023
B’Tselem noted that no indictments were known to have been filed in cases involving killings in the West Bank. This observation covers the period since October 2023.
Source ↗War between Israel and Hamas began in Gaza
The war between Israel and Hamas commenced on this date. The U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry examined violations since this start date.
Source ↗Israel launched military operations in Gaza following October 7 attacks
Military operations commenced in Gaza following attacks on October 7, 2023. This action is central to the ongoing conflict and subsequent allegations.
Source ↗Israeli forces killed 235 Palestinian children in West Bank
The Guardian reported that Israeli forces killed 235 Palestinian children in the West Bank. These killings have occurred since October 7, 2023.
Source ↗April 2024
The Guardian reports on high number of Palestinian children killed in Gaza
The Guardian published an article stating that the war in Gaza had killed over 10,000 children in less than five months. The report compared this casualty rate to the war in Ukraine.
Source ↗October 2024
France24 reports US doctor claims Israeli snipers target children in Gaza
A US doctor claimed that Israeli snipers were deliberately targeting children in Gaza. The doctor cited observations of two children who were shot twice.
Source ↗October 2025
Ceasefire came into effect in Gaza
A ceasefire came into effect in Gaza. The U.N. commission noted that targeting of Palestinian children continued after this date.
Source ↗June 2026
Israeli forces killed three children in West Bank incident
Israeli forces killed two brothers, aged 5 and 6, and a seven-month-old baby. This incident occurred between the start of 2025 and June 7, 2026.
Source ↗U.N. Inquiry Alleges Israeli Forces Targeted Palestinian Children
An independent U.N. inquiry released a report stating that Israeli authorities and security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children. The report alleged genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
Source ↗U.N. inquiry reports Israeli targeting of children in Gaza
An independent U.N. inquiry reported that Israeli authorities and security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza. The report alleged these actions constituted genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.
Source ↗UN Independent Commission of Inquiry charges Israel with genocide in Gaza
UN investigators charged that Israeli security forces deliberately targeted and killed Palestinian children. The commission stated this was a key factor in establishing genocidal intent by Israeli authorities.
Source ↗UN Commission reports continued Israeli military operations in Gaza
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry reported the systematic nature of Israeli military operations continued. This resulted in unprecedented death, injury, and trauma among Palestinian children.
Source ↗UN Commission documents violence by Israeli settlers in West Bank
The commission documented a sharp increase in violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinian children in the West Bank. This documentation was part of the broader findings regarding Israeli actions.
Source ↗UN report alleges Israel committed genocide in Gaza
A UN report was cited in the discussion alleging that Israel committed genocide in Gaza. The report specifically mentioned the deliberate targeting of Palestinian children.
Source ↗Israeli forces killed over 240 children in West Bank
Israeli forces killed more than 240 children and teenagers in the West Bank. This killing occurred between October 7, 2023, and June 28, 2026.
Source ↗Israeli military claims 96% of killed were involved in terrorism
The Israeli military made a claim regarding the victims of the killings. They stated that 96% of those killed were involved in terrorism.
Source ↗Israel Installed 23 Military Cranes in Gaza
Israel installed 23 large military cranes, some reaching 30 meters in height, in eastern areas of Gaza. These cranes were equipped with remotely-operated machine guns.
Source ↗July 2026
Israel's Cranes Killed Three People in Gaza
Three people were killed by cranes mounted with remotely-operated machine guns in Gaza. The victims included a five-year-old girl who was playing near her home.
Source ↗UN independent commission finds Israel committing genocide in Gaza
The UN independent commission issued findings alleging that Israel is committing genocide and atrocity crimes. These alleged crimes include the deliberate targeting of Palestinian children.
Source ↗Israel installs 23 cranes with remotely-operated machine guns in Gaza
The Israeli army installed 23 large military cranes, each approximately 30 meters tall, in the eastern areas of Gaza. These cranes are equipped with remotely-operated machine guns.
Source ↗Israeli cranes kill three people in Gaza over two days
Three people were killed by the cranes within a two-day period. This included a five-year-old girl who was playing near her home.
Source ↗Israeli drone strike kills Palestinian child in Gaza City
An Israeli drone strike targeted a civilian vehicle in Gaza City. The death toll from the strike rose to four after an 8-year-old Palestinian child succumbed to his wounds.
Source ↗Israeli soldiers allegedly shot Bahaa Abu Al-Ajeen's son Rayan
Bahaa Abu Al-Ajeen reported that Israeli soldiers fired a bullet into the back of his 3-year-old son Rayan's head. The bullet exited through Rayan's left eye, leading to his death.
Source ↗Israeli soldiers allegedly shot Bahaa Abu Al-Ajeen in the leg
Bahaa Abu Al-Ajeen stated that after the shooting of his son, another bullet struck his left leg. He was prevented from seeking medical assistance by the soldiers.
Source ↗Israeli soldiers allegedly confiscated phone, denied medical aid to Bahaa
Bahaa Abu Al-Ajeen attempted to call an ambulance using his mobile phone. He stated that Israeli soldiers confiscated the phone and prevented him from seeking medical assistance for his son.
Source ↗IDF Allegedly Sniped Child in Gaza, Used Body as Bait
The IDF is alleged to have sniped a child within Gaza. The report further claims the IDF subsequently used the child's body as bait to kill individuals attempting rescue or retrieval.
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