NewzSince October 7, 2023, the killing of Palestinian children and teenagers by Israeli forces and settlers in the West Bank has surged significantly. According to a report by the Israeli rights group B'Tselem, 235 minors were killed in the territory between the outbreak of the conflict and June 2026.
The recorded fatalities include five minors who were killed by Israeli settlers, while the remainder were attributed to Israeli forces. The timeframe coincides with the broader escalation initiated by Hamas's massive attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023.
The findings highlight a severe escalation of violence affecting minors in the West Bank alongside the ongoing conflict centered in Gaza, drawing attention from international human rights monitors and regional observers.
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