A U.N. committee has accused Israel of severe violations of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, citing a 'catastrophic' impact on children in Gaza amid its military actions following the Hamas attacks on October 7. More than 41,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the onset of the conflict, with over 11,000 of those fatalities being children, described as an unprecedented humanitarian crisis by U.N. officials. The Israeli delegation contends that the U.N. treaty does not apply to Gaza or the West Bank and claims its military operations target Hamas militants specifically, not civilians. Additionally, Francesca Albanese, a U.N. special rapporteur, has pointed to various forms of violence attributed to Israel, drawing sharp criticism from multiple governments for her statements. The committee's report underscores the ongoing plight of children in conflict zones, amplifying calls for adherence to international humanitarian law. As violence persists, the situation continues to draw international scrutiny and condemnation.