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UN Inquiry Accuses Israel of Genocide and Deliberate Targeting of Children in Gaza

Jun 23, 2026 06:55 AM CT Gaza Strip, Palestine UN,genocide,war crimes,Gaza,Israel,humanitarian crisis,international law

Summary

A UN commission of inquiry has issued a report accusing Israel of committing genocide and deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza. This represents a significant escalation in international diplomatic pressure and legal scrutiny against Israel, potentially impacting global support for the conflict and future diplomatic negotiations.

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UN commission of inquiry says Israel's deliberate targeting of Palestinian children in Gaza resulted in genocide.

Sources (1)

T2 Al Jazeera
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Actor Responses

Israel NEUTRAL

Accused by UN inquiry of deliberate targeting of children and committing genocide.

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