Children Killed in Gaza's "Safe Zone" Raise Questions About International Law

Since the October 2025 ceasefire, Israeli strikes in al-Mawasi—a coastal area designated for displaced families—have killed multiple children, including a 12-year-old named Ahmed. Most civilians sheltering there are families with minors. The pattern raises concerns about whether the strikes comply with international humanitarian law, which requires combatants to distinguish civilians from military targets and take precautions to limit harm.