UN inquiry accuses Israel of deliberately targeting and killing Palestinian children
A UN commission report accuses Israeli forces of deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza, citing the use of large-yield bombs and direct fire. The Israeli government has rejected the findings, labeling the report as politically motivated and flawed.
Why it matters
The report intensifies international scrutiny of the Gaza conflict and highlights the deep divide between UN human rights bodies and the Israeli government.
The report says Israel s use of "large-yield bombs" was designed to cause "maximum casualties". ( Rueters: Mahmoud Issa )
The article balances the serious allegations from the UN report with the Israeli government's official rebuttal.
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