The United Nations has added the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to a global list that identifies parties responsible for committing violations against children in conflict zones. This list, which also includes Palestinian militant groups Hamas and the Islamic Jihad, is part of an annual report on children and armed conflict, aimed at encouraging measures to protect children more effectively. The inclusion of the IDF has been criticized by Israel, calling the decision “shameful”. The report highlights grave violations against children in Gaza, including killings, maimings, and denial of humanitarian aid, marking an unprecedented scale of offenses according to Save the Children International.
- The United Nations has included the Israel Defense Forces on a list of offenders violating children’s rights.
- Palestinian militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad have also been added to the list.
- The list is part of an annual UN report on children and armed conflict, intended for publication in late June.
- Israel has condemned its inclusion in the list, labeling the decision as “shameful”.
- Save the Children International reports an unprecedented scale of grave violations against children in Gaza.
- The violations include killings, maimings, and denial of humanitarian assistance to children.
- Human rights and humanitarian organizations have called for a ceasefire in Gaza to save lives and allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid.
- The report aims to push for accountability and urge a cessation of weapon supplies to the involved parties to halt the crisis.
- Governmental and military entities committing violations against children should be held accountable without political bias.
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