Israel targeted Gaza children resulting in genocide, UN inquiry says
An independent U.N. inquiry reported on June 23, 2026, that Israeli forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children, constituting genocide and war crimes in Gaza and the West Bank. The U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry found that around 30% of those killed in the Gaza conflict were children. This report could intensify international scrutiny and pressure on Israel, potentially affecting diplomatic relations and leading to calls for accountability measures.