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Israel deliberately targeting children in ongoing genocide against Palestinians, UN commission finds
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
By Zeena Saifi, CNN
(CNN) — Israeli forces continue to commit genocide against Palestinians by deliberately targeting children in the Gaza Strip, an independent United Nations Commission of Inquiry has found.
In a report published Tuesday, the commission — which last year concluded Israel had...
Key takeaway In a report published Tuesday, the commission — which last year concluded Israel had...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The findings of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Israel's treatment of Palestinians in Gaza have significant implications for the El Paso community, given the city's strong advocacy for human rights and social justice. El Paso's own experience with border conflicts and humanitarian crises can inform its residents' understanding of the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The report's details on the deliberate targeting of children and the blocking of humanitarian aid may resonate with El Pasoans who have worked to provide aid to migrants and asylum seekers in the region. As the city's leaders and residents consider their stance on international human rights issues, the UN commission's findings may prompt renewed discussions about the role of diplomacy and advocacy in promoting peaceful resolutions to global conflicts. El Paso's congressional representatives may face increased pressure to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza and to support policies that protect the rights of children in conflict zones.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Zeena Saifi, CNN
(CNN) — Israeli forces continue to commit genocide against Palestinians by deliberately targeting children in the Gaza Strip, an independent United Nations Commission of Inquiry has found.
In a report published Tuesday, the commission — which last year concluded Israel had...
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