West Bank & Jerusalem
UNICEF says Israel killed 174 children in West Bank over 19 months
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UNICEF's Deputy Executive Director Hanan Sulaiman warned of deteriorating humanitarian conditions for children in the West Bank, citing a disturbing pattern of child rights violations. The agency reported that Israeli forces killed 174 children across the territory during a 19-month period, Shehab Wire reported. Sulaiman described the toll as part of an established pattern rather than isolated incidents.
The warning came as rights abuses against Palestinian minors have intensified across the occupied territory. Sulaiman emphasized that child protection standards have eroded significantly, with violations affecting education, safety, and access to basic services. She called attention to the cumulative impact of the violence and military operations on the region's youth population and their families.
