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UN inquiry accuses settlers of targeting Palestinian children

9/8/2026

Summary

Settlers Target Children

UN Commission of Inquiry reports settlers target Palestinian children near homes, schools, farms, livestock.
Israel rejected the UN findings, calling the report a ‘libellous sham.’
Farmer Sami Abu Rahma says his nine-year-old son Salim was shot on their farm in July.
UN data to July 2026 show 316 Palestinians killed, over 5,600 injured, versus 20 Israelis.
Parents and teachers in al-Mughayyir fear for children and advise avoiding settlers or soldiers.

Summary

Yamam Seizes Rocket

Israeli forces uncovered a rocket without a launcher during a night raid on a Hamas cell in Aqqaba.
Yamam commandos and IDF troops, using Shin Bet intelligence, detained ten Hamas operatives.
A detainee led officers to an M16 rifle and explosives, which police sappers destroyed on site.
The suspects were transferred to Shin Bet for questioning, where authorities note Palestinian groups have failed to develop West Bank rockets.

History

Historical Context

In August 2005 Israel, led by Ariel Sharon, removed about 8,000 settlers and dismantled all 21 Gaza settlements, completing the pullout on September 12. The Knesset approved the plan on February 16, but Gaza remained under Israeli control—a status the United Nations and the 2024 International Court of Justice still deem an occupation. Today, Shin Bet and Yamam raids on Hamas operatives echo the lingering mistrust.

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Settlers Target Children

UN Commission of Inquiry reports settlers target Palestinian children near homes, schools, farms, livestock.
Israel rejected the UN findings, calling the report a ‘libellous sham.’
Farmer Sami Abu Rahma says his nine-year-old son Salim was shot on their farm in July.
UN data to July 2026 show 316 Palestinians killed, over 5,600 injured, versus 20 Israelis.
Parents and teachers in al-Mughayyir fear for children and advise avoiding settlers or soldiers.

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