Women and Children Comprise Majority of Gaza Casualties, UN Calls for International Action

The United Nations Human Rights Office has issued a report on the recent violence in Israel and Gaza since October 7, 2023, highlighting severe humanitarian concerns and calling for accountability for violations of international law. According to the report, approximately 70% of those killed in Gaza were children and women, marking significant breaches in the principles of international humanitarian law, including proportionality and the need to protect civilian lives.

The UN Human Rights Office noted its verification process of individuals killed through airstrikes, shelling, and other hostilities, finding the majority of fatalities occurred in residential settings, with children and women representing the largest share of those killed....