Palestinian International Organization for Peace and Human Rights
August 14, 2026
Date of incident: August 12, 2026
Details of the incident
The information published in the report issued on 14 August 2026 shows an incident that occurred on 12 August 2026. A drone fired a missile at a group of civilians in the vicinity of the Rafah garage in central Khan Younis, injuring two, one of whom was a child whose condition was described as serious.
Human reflection
The direct harm extends beyond the victims to the residents who use the same place daily. The injuries sustained by children in these areas of daily movement reflect the vulnerability of the protection available to the population.
Child protection
Children enjoy special protection under international human rights law and international humanitarian law. This protection extends to their places of residence, health facilities, playgrounds, and transportation, and is not limited to schools.
Follow-up and fairness
Regarding the incident of “a child being injured in the bombing of a gathering near the Rafah garage in Khan Yunis”, the protection of lives here is linked to ensuring the ability to move around and call for help without being exposed to additional danger when approaching the area of the incident.
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