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<p>While we have not made any assessment on the numbers of Palestinian children killed
or injured, we are very concerned by any instance of Palestinian children being killed
or injured by Israel Defence Forces in the West Bank and Gaza. We have publicly and
privately expressed our longstanding concerns about the use of live ammunition and
excessive force by the Israel Defence Forces and encourage independent and transparent
investigations when deaths occur. We continue to urge Israel to provide the necessary
protections for Palestinian children living in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
We are also clear that Israel has the legitimate right to self-defence, and the right
to defend their citizens from attack. In doing so, it is vital that all actions are
proportionate, in line with International Humanitarian Law, and are calibrated to
avoid civilian casualties.</p>
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