Israel’s consistent obstruction of all UN investigations into allegations of sexual violence since October 7, 2023 is profoundly concerning. There is substantial evidence indicating systematic, widespread acts of rape and other forms of sexual violence by Israeli forces against Palestinians.
As a doctor with more than 25 years of experience in crisis zones, I believed I had seen the worst. Then I went to Gaza.
Over 20,000 children in Gaza are lost, detained, disappeared, or buried in mass graves or under rubble amid Israel’s relentless war.
A political entity that is committing the most egregious crimes in the world isn’t being “unfairly targeted” by those mobilizing against it.
Facing an acute shortage of firewood and other fuel, people have resorted to burning things that are precious to them. They include papers that people have written themselves.
Palestinian children and their families describe what it was like when Israel assaulted Gaza in 2021 and 2022…
Hanin, 10, had been injured on Aug 6th when Israeli forces fired missiles at the family car, killing her grandmother & wounding 7 family members… They were on their way to prepare for her uncle’s wedding
Israel frequently lies about the circumstances in which Palestinian children are killed and seriously injured. Often, blaming the victim.
“We don’t have safe places to play because we are surrounded by settlements, the separation barrier, and a military base,” said Sima. “I spend my time playing in front of the house, watching TV, or visiting relatives.” Villagers must present permits each time they want to leave and return to their village. Even children must present their birth certificates in order to cross through the military gate… A report by Defense for Children International
Miral, the 10-year-old Gazan cancer patient whose parents weren’t allowed to be with her in a Nablus hospital, died last weekend. Now Israel is keeping another young Palestinian, who has leukemia, from receiving vital treatment.