A United Nations committee has accused Israel of severe breaches of a global treaty protecting children’s rights in besieged Gaza.

More than 15,000 minors have been killed in Gaza in Israeli attacks since October 7 last year.

Vice chairperson of the committee Bragi Gudbrandsson told reporters Israeli military actions in Gaza have had a catastrophic impact on children and are among the worst violations in recent history.

He aid the deaths of children is an extremely dark place in history.