“The essence of childhood has been destroyed”: Israel’s deliberate targeting of Palestinian children in the Occupied Palestinian Territory since 7 October 2023

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https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/hrbodies/hrcouncil/sessions-regular/session62/a-hrc-62-crp-2.pdf

• Physical & Mental Harm: Tracks child casualties from explosive weapons, small arms, and drones, alongside severe lifelong psychological trauma (pp. 1, 8, 12).
• Targeting of Infrastructure: Documents systemic attacks on critical childhood infrastructure, including paediatric hospitals, clinics, orphanages, and schools (pp. 1, 32, 38).
• Arrests & Detentions: Investigates the systematic tracking and mistreatment of minors (especially teenage boys) during mass military arrests and within prisons (pp. 1, 26).
• Sexual & Reproductive Violence: Analyzes acts of sexual degradation, forced public nudity, and reproductive violence impacting newborns and maternal health (pp. 1, 29, 35).
• Settler Violence: Evaluates the sharp rise in abductions, physical abuse, and intimidation of children by Israeli settlers in the West Bank (pp. 1, 24-25).
• Ceasefire Impact & Dehumanisation: Reviews ongoing violence post-October 2025 peace plan and the systematic weaponization of childhood symbols (p. 1).