A United Nations inquiry has accused Israel of deliberately targeting Palestinian children during conflicts in Gaza. The report alleges actions constituting war crimes and potentially genocide. Investigators found no evidence that Palestinian armed groups took precautions to protect civilians during attacks. However, the inquiry’s primary focus centered on Israeli military conduct and its disproportionate impact on children. The report details instances of direct attacks on schools, hospitals, and residential areas where children were known to be present. Israel has dismissed the findings as biased and lacking credibility, while Palestinian officials have welcomed the report and called for international accountability. The UN Human Rights Council commissioned the inquiry to investigate alleged violations of international humanitarian law during the conflicts.