Urgent action needed for Palestinian children under occupation

The prolonged Israeli military occupation has had a devastating impact on Palestinian children, violating their rights under international humanitarian law to special protections as civilians in armed conflict. Israeli policies such as severe movement restrictions, home demolitions, excessive force, and illegal settlement expansion have created an unacceptable humanitarian crisis endangering Palestinian children's wellbeing and future. Concrete diplomatic actions are urgently needed to compel Israel to respect the legal protections and basic human rights owed to children living under occupation.