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Children Burned in Tents, Schools Targeted as Israeli Genocide on Gaza Continues
Despite widespread international condemnation, Israeli attacks in a single day struck tents, schools, and refugee camps across Gaza. Israel continued its assaults across the Gaza Strip on Thursday. Citing medical sources, Al-Jazeera reported that Israeli […]

‘Like the Kids from Palestine’: Green Day Stands with Gaza at Coachella
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Green Day used their Coachella set to spotlight the suffering of Palestinian children, altering a key lyric in their 2004 hit to signal solidarity with Gaza. American rock band Green […]

Dreams in the Rubble: A Generation in Gaza Resists through Education
By Noor Alyacoubi – Gaza As bombs obliterate schools and futures in Gaza, a generation determinedly clings to the lifeline of education amidst the genocide. An entire generation in Gaza has been robbed of its […]

‘Years of Injustice’ – Ahmed Manasra Freed after Ten Years in Israeli Prisons
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli authorities released Manasra on Thursday away from the main gate of Nafha Prison, where his family had been waiting to welcome him. Israel has released Ahmed Manasra, who was […]

‘Then the Flames Engulfed Me’ – Gaza Children’s Tales of Survival and Loss
By Yusra al-Aklouk Amidst the devastation, young survivors in Gaza shared their firsthand accounts of escaping death and the profound impact of loss. Writing for Al-Jazeera, Yusra Al-Aklouk reports from Gaza. With one bleeding eye […]

Israeli Airstrikes Intensify across Gaza, Scores Killed and Injured
Israeli attacks on Gaza have intensified, killing at least 23 Palestinians in a day as airstrikes target homes, tents, and agricultural land. The Israeli occupation army has escalated its attacks on the Gaza Strip in […]

Sami’s Pain is the Pain of Every Child in Gaza: A Doctor’s Testimony
By Dr. Mimi Syed Though he was alive, I could not help but feel an intense feeling of anger. This vibrant little boy was maimed for life. On December 14, 2024, in the afternoon, I […]

My Right to Joy: The 7-Year-Old Determined to Celebrate Eid in Gaza
By Noor Alyacoubi – Gaza A powerful reflection on Eid in Gaza, highlighting the resilience of children amidst the ongoing suffering and the generosity of those trying to bring moments of joy in the midst […]

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens of Palestinians, Including Children, on First Day of Eid
On the first day of Eid, Israeli forces launched deadly strikes on Gaza, killing displaced Palestinians and devastating entire families. On the first day of Eid al-Fitr, Israeli occupation forces carried out a massacre against […]

300 Gaza Children, Women Killed in One ‘Horrifying Night’ – Haaretz
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A Haaretz investigation details how Israeli airstrikes killed 436 Palestinians in a single night, including 183 children, as hospitals collapsed under the weight of carnage. The Israeli army killed nearly […]

Israel Uses Water as ‘Tactic of War’ in Gaza – Doctors Without Borders
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In addition to injuries and deaths from Israel’s ongoing attacks, the population faces serious consequences of a lack of water, including its impact on their living conditions and health. Water […]

Israeli Ambassador Advocates for Execution of Palestinian Children
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli Ambassador David Roet’s secretly recorded comments advocating for the execution of Palestinian children. David Roet, Israel’s ambassador to Austria, recently faced criticism after a secretly recorded video surfaced, showing […]

Over 500 Killed: Gaza Death Toll Rises as Israel Resumes Genocidal War
The death toll in Gaza has risen to over 500 as Israel continues its aggressive airstrikes and ground operations, leaving hundreds of Palestinians dead and injured. The death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen […]

Latest Gaza Airstrikes Result in ‘Largest Single-Day Child Death Toll in Past Year’ – UNICEF
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Russel pointed out that some of the strikes reportedly hit makeshift shelters with sleeping children and families, “another deadly reminder that nowhere is safe in Gaza.” The UN Children’s Fund […]

Israeli Government’s Weaponization of Water – A Doctor’s Testimony
By Dr. Mimi Syed The contamination of water in Gaza, worsened by the Israeli military’s blockade, is deliberately weaponized, causing widespread illness and death, particularly among children. When I was in Gaza the second time […]

Star of David Markings: Israeli Soldiers Humiliate Palestinians in Hebron
By Fayha Shalash – Ramallah Israeli soldiers in Hebron are using religious symbols like the Star of David to humiliate Palestinian students and residents, exacerbating the daily struggles of life under military occupation. Abdul Rahman […]

Israel Killed 16 Children in West Bank since 2025 Began – Child Rights NGO
A spokesman for the NGO says there is “a growing ease with which Israeli soldiers open fire on Palestinian children, leading to an increase in the number of those killed or injured.” The Israeli army […]

Palestinian Child Shot by Israeli Forces – The Guardian Details Last Moments
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Footage reviewed by The Guardian sheds light on the tragic killing of Ayman al-Hammouni, highlighting his final moments before being shot by Israeli forces. Palestinian child Nassar al-Hammouni was killed […]

Some 100,000 Students Enrolled in Gaza Schools as Academic Year Begins – UN
“For most of these children, this will be their first time returning to in-person learning in 16 months.” Around 100,000 students have enrolled in schools across the Gaza Strip since the new academic year began […]

Six Newborns Die in Gaza Cold as Israeli Blockade Prevents Shelter
Six Palestinian newborns have died in Gaza due to extreme cold, as Israel’s blockade prevents the entry of shelter supplies, worsening the humanitarian crisis. At least six Palestinian newborns have died in Gaza due to […]

BBC Faces Backlash after Pulling Gaza Documentary on Child’s Survival Story
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The BBC removed its documentary Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone from iPlayer, sparking controversy over journalistic integrity. The BBC removed a documentary about children surviving the war in Gaza […]

West Bank Raids Intensify as Israel Targets Prisoners’ Homes, Displaces Thousands
Israeli forces carried out extensive raids across the West Bank, including Nablus and Hebron, leading to the killing of a child and the displacement of thousands. Sounds of gunfire and explosions were heard in the […]

Israeli Forces Escalate West Bank Raids as Netanyahu and Katz Storm Tulkarm
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli forces have expanded their military presence in the occupied West Bank, continuing a month-long offensive that has resulted in widespread destruction and displacement. On Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin […]

Blinded in Hebron – Israel Shot Jannat in the Face and the Media Ignored It
By Fayha Shalash – Ramallah 8-year-old Jannat Mtour’s life was forever altered when an Israeli soldier’s bullet struck her, leaving her blind and shattered by trauma. Palestine Chronicle correspondent Fayha Shalah spoke to her family. […]

Mass Displacement and Unprecedented Tragedy: Gaza’s War in Numbers
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli genocidal war on Gaza on Gaza has killed over 61,000 Palestinians and displaced more than two million, creating an unprecedented humanitarian disaster. The Government Media Office in Gaza […]

Israel Kills Six Palestinians in Jenin, Tulkarm as West Bank Raids Continue
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli military operations in Jenin and Tulkarm have resulted in the deaths of six Palestinians, as airstrikes, home demolitions, and ground raids continue in the northern West Bank. Six Palestinians […]

2,500 Children at Risk: UN Chief Demands Urgent Medical Evacuations from Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for the immediate evacuation of 2,500 critically ill children from Gaza, warning they face imminent death without urgent medical care. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres […]

HRW: Israel’s Blockade Causes 300% Rise in Miscarriages in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel’s blockade and attacks on healthcare have put pregnant women and newborns in Gaza at grave risk, with miscarriage rates soaring by 300%, HRW reveals. Israel’s blockade of Gaza and […]

‘Everything Feels Unreal’ – Gazans Reunite After 15 Months of Genocide, Displacement
By Noor Alyacoubi – Gaza After more than a year of forced displacement, the people of northern Gaza are finally returning home, confronting a landscape marked by both joy and overwhelming devastation. After nearly 15 […]

Israel Holds Record Number of Palestinian Children without Charge – DCIP
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli forces are holding a record 112 Palestinian children in administrative detention, with no charge or trial. Israeli occupation forces are holding a record number of 112 Palestinian children in […]