HRW Confirms Huge Spike in Israeli Killings of Palestinian Children
The report pointed out that although 2022 was the deadliest year for Palestinian children in 15 years, the number of deaths for 2023 is already on course to surpass the 2022 levels. As of August 2023, 34 children have been killed.
Associate children’s rights director at HRW Bill Van Esveld said “Israeli forces are gunning down Palestinian children living under occupation with increasing frequency.”
HRW called on Israeli forces to end its routine unlawful use of lethal force against Palestinians, including children.
The organization urged the UN secretary-general to list Israeli forces in his annual report on grave violations against children in armed conflict for 2023 as responsible for the violation of killing and maiming Palestinian children.
“Palestinian children live a reality of apartheid and structural violence, where they could be gunned down at any time without any serious prospect of accountability,” Van Esveld said.
Source: HRW Official Website
