Children

This section documents the crimes targeting Palestinian children during the war on the Gaza Strip, including indiscriminate attacks and bombings that resulted in the death and injury of hundreds of innocent children. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) stated that the Gaza Strip has become the most dangerous place for children in the world, and a UNICEF official said, "A child suffering from illness in Gaza is condemned to a slow death because they cannot receive the treatment they need, and it is unlikely they will survive long enough to leave." Since October 7, 2023, Israeli occupation forces have killed more than sixteen thousand Palestinian children.

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Children of Jahjouh Family

On October 22, 2023, the Israeli occupation aircraft targeted the house of Jahjouh family in Deir al-Balah Governorate without prior warning, committing a massacre against the family. The victims included the following children:

Hind Khaled Ahmed Jahjouh (less than 1 year old).
Suad Mohammed Ahmed Jahjouh (6 years old).
Naseem Mohammed Ahmed Jahjouh (3 years old).

In addition to several martyrs and injured people among women and unarmed civilians.

Children of Abu Maghsib family

On December 2, 2023, Israeli occupation aircraft targeted the house of Abu Maghsib family in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, resulting in the martyrdom of three children and dozens of injuries.

Child Ismail Issa

On April 22, 2024, Israeli occupation aircraft bombed the houses of civilians in Al-Bureij refugee camp, resulting in dozens of martyrs and injured, the majority of whom were women and children. Among the children was Ismail Issa.

Martyred Child and Several Injuries – Al-Awda Hospital

On April 16, 2024, Israeli occupation aircraft targeted the houses of civilians, resulting in dozens of injuries and fatalities, the majority of whom were children and women.

Child Mahmoud Fattouh – 45 Days Old

Child Mahmoud Fattouh, aged 45 days, died due to severe malnutrition and dehydration from not having been fed for several days. He suffered from severe dehydration due to famine and lack of food in northern Gaza. This case reflects the situation of children who arrive daily at Al-Shifa Hospital suffering from hypoglycemia and moderate to severe dehydration due to the blockade imposed on northern Gaza.

Child Amr Mahmoud Abu Al-Laban

On February 14, 2024, child Amr Mahmoud Abu Al-Laban was martyred with his mother and several family members in southern Gaza after they had displaced from northern Gaza, believing it to be a safer area.

Child Alaa Ahmed Barhoum

On April 20, 2024, Israeli occupation aircraft targeted the house of Ridwan family and nearby houses in Tal al-Sultan neighborhood of Rafah, resulting in dozens of injuries and deaths, most of whom were women and children. Among the children was Alaa, her father’s only daughter, who was martyred alongside her mother.

Child Ezz Al-din Abu Shawish

On December 8, 2023, Israeli occupation aircraft bombed the house of Abu Shawish family in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp without prior warning, committing a massacre against the family. The sole survivor was the child Ezz Al-din Abu Shawish, who was found beneath the rubble of the house.

A 10-Day-Old Infant

On October 17, 2023, Israeli occupation aircraft targeted the house of a 10-day-old infant, resulting in her martyrdom. Several members of her family were left either injured, martyred, or missing beneath the rubble.

Child Sara Mohammed Hussein Attiya

On December 18, 2023, Israeli occupation aircraft bombed the house of Attiya family in Rafah Governorate without prior warning or notice. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of child Sara Mohammed Hussein Attiya (11 years old).