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.
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.
Child Wateen Muneer Abu Jomeza
On November 14, 2023, Israeli occupation aircraft bombed the house of Abu Jomeza family in eastern Satar, Khan Younis Governorate, without prior warning. child Wateen Muneer Abu Jomeza remained in intensive care for two days before she was martyred on November 16, 2023.
Massacres Against Children in Khan Younis
On October 12, 2023, Israeli occupation aircraft carried out a series of airstrikes on Khan Younis Governorate, southern Gaza Strip. The strikes targeted several houses, resulting in the matyrdom of 18 victims and numerous injuries among rescue teams, with most of the victims being children.
Severe Injuries to Children of Al-Halqawi family
On October 24, 2023, Israeli occupation aircraft bombed the house of the Al-Halqawi family behind Rab’a School in the vicinity of Ali Mosque, west of Rafah Governorate. This attack resulted in severe injuries to the children of the family and the death of 4 victims.