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

By Economics Desk | October 7, 2025

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.

In a conflict marked by complexity and suffering, the loss of innocent young lives in the West Bank serves as a sobering reminder of the stakes involved when military force is employed without full accountability.The United Nations confirms that at least 18 children under age 15 have died from Israeli gunfire within occupied West Bank areas this year—continuing an alarming trend for a third consecutive year. These victims were not combatants but children who were sitting quietly with their mothers, walking near their homes, or simply playing outdoors.When Does Security Cross the Line Into Tragedy?Israeli authorities maintain their operations are...

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