A United Nations independent international commission of inquiry has accused Israeli authorities and security forces of deliberately targeting Palestinian children during the conflict in the Gaza Strip. The report, released Tuesday in Geneva, alleges these practices constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and actions amounting to genocide. Investigators found evidence of systematic attacks on children, resulting in widespread casualties and trauma. Israel has vehemently rejected the report’s findings, dismissing them as “false libel” and criticizing the commission’s bias. The report details specific instances of targeting, raising concerns about intentionality and a pattern of abuse. Further investigation is recommended to hold perpetrators accountable for the alleged violations of international law. The findings are likely to escalate international scrutiny of Israel’s actions in Gaza.