UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
A UN commission of inquiry report alleges that Israel has deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, characterizing the actions as genocide and war crimes. The Israeli government has strongly rejected these findings, labeling the report a libellous propaganda piece.
Why it matters
This report intensifies international legal and diplomatic pressure regarding the ongoing conflict and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Image source, EPA Image caption, About 30% of those killed in the Gaza war have been children, according to the UN commission of inquiry
The framing focuses heavily on the UN commission's accusations of genocide, which is a highly contentious and specific legal characterization.
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