Investigative Reporting

The Tragic Toll: How 18 West Bank Children Became Unintended Victims Amid Ongoing Conflict

At least 18 Palestinian children under 15 have been killed by Israeli gunfire in the West Bank this year alone. While Israel claims its military targets militants, the deaths of these minors raise serious questions about rules of engagement and accountability — issues that cannot be ignored as America’s strategic ally conducts operations in volatile territories.

By Economics Desk | October 7, 2025