Palestinian International Organization for Peace and Human Rights

October 29, 2025

What happened?

The report of October 29, 2025, reported incidents that resulted in the deaths of Palestinians during the period following the declaration of a ceasefire, and addressed their impact on women and children.

Impact of the incident on civilians

There is a need for independent monitoring mechanisms to prevent confusion regarding the dates of events and the counting of victims, and to support accountability for any proven violation.

Obligations related to child protection

Children enjoy special protection under international humanitarian law and human rights law. Their killing, injury, or loss of a parent necessitates the provision of appropriate rescue, care, psychological support, and education.

What is needed to protect the population?

These developments necessitate careful monitoring of the facts related to the issue of “deaths, including women and children, in incidents after the ceasefire agreement in Gaza,” making information available to affected families, providing means of treatment, relief, or redress according to the nature of the harm, and distinguishing between established information and the legal characterization that requires a competent investigation.

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