A United Nations inquiry has accused Israel of deliberately targeting and killing Palestinian children in Gaza, describing the pattern of violence as evidence of an ongoing genocide. The Commission of Inquiry, led by chair Srinivasan Muralidhar, presented findings on Tuesday alleging that Israeli security units systematically killed Palestinian children even after a truce was established. The report, published by the UN Human Rights Council, states that these actions constitute severe violations of international law and are part of a broader campaign to destroy the Palestinian people.

Israel has rejected the report as a "libellous sham," with the government claiming it is politically motivated and lacks credibility. The rejection was echoed by unnamed US and UK officials, who have yet to issue formal statements. Meanwhile, experts cited in the report argue that the deliberate targeting of children demonstrates an intent to eradicate Palestinian society. The inquiry’s findings were first reported by France 24 and later confirmed by *The Guardian*, which highlighted the commission’s conclusion that Israel’s actions amount to genocide by attacking the very capacity of Palestinians to exist.

The timing of the report’s release coincides with a leaked letter from dozens of Israeli former leaders, security chiefs, and cultural figures threatening legal action against the government. The signatories accuse the state of supporting Jewish terrorism and promoting an ideology of ethnic cleansing in the occupied West Bank. The letter, published by *The Guardian*, reflects growing dissent within Israel over the conduct of military operations and the expansion of settlements.

The UN commission’s report has drawn international attention, with French newspaper *Le Monde* quoting the inquiry as stating that targeting children is an attack on the Palestinian people’s ability to survive. The findings have intensified calls for accountability, though Israel’s allies have so far withheld public endorsement of the report’s conclusions. The commission’s work follows a UN Human Rights Council mandate issued in 2026, which tasked it with investigating alleged war crimes in Gaza.

The Israeli government has not responded to requests for comment beyond its initial dismissal of the report. The commission’s findings are expected to fuel further diplomatic tensions, particularly as the US and UK have yet to take a public stance on the allegations. Meanwhile, the leaked letter from Israeli figures signals deepening divisions within the country over its military policies. The report’s publication marks a pivotal moment in the international scrutiny of Israel’s conduct in Gaza, with potential implications for future legal and political actions.

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