UN Reports 70% of Gaza Casualties Are Women and Children

The UN Human Rights Office reports that nearly 70% of the verified casualties in the Gaza conflict over a six-month period were women and children, attributing the high numbers to Israel's use of wide-area effect weapons in densely populated areas. The report highlights potential violations of international law, including war crimes, and criticizes both Israeli military actions and Palestinian armed groups for contributing to civilian suffering. The UN calls for accountability and adherence to international humanitarian law principles, as the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire.