The UN’s Human Rights Office has reported that nearly 70% of confirmed casualties in the recent Gaza conflict are women and children, with 44% being children and 26% women. The agency attributes this tragic statistic to Israel’s use of wide-area weapons in densely populated areas, although some deaths are also linked to Palestinian group actions. The report highlights significant violations of international law, raising concerns over potential war crimes. The Israel Defense Forces maintain they aim to minimize civilian casualties through precise targeting. UN officials demand accountability for these alarming humanitarian outcomes.