UN Report Exposes Explosive Surge in Violence Against Children Amid Global Conflicts

The United Nations’ recent report on Children in Armed Conflict lays bare a disturbing escalation: violence against children worldwide has hit unprecedented levels in 2024. With verified grave violations climbing by an alarming 25% from the previous year, the data demands accountability for how modern warfare disregards humanity’s most vulnerable.At the heart of this crisis lie conflict zones such as Gaza and the West Bank, where Israeli military actions accounted for over 7,000 verified violations, including more than 1,200 Palestinian children killed—figures that starkly illuminate ongoing civilian suffering amidst protracted geopolitical struggles. The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed grave concern...