Two Girls Shot in Gaza: BBC Investigates Cases of Dozens of Child Shootings
In November 2023, separate incidents in Gaza claimed the lives of two young girls: Layan al-Majdalawi, 2, and Mira Tanboura, 6. The BBC investigates dozens of child shootings, gathering accounts that indicate 95 of these cases involved shots to the head or chest.
Eyewitness Testimony
The BBC obtained eyewitness testimony directly or via human rights organizations and medics. For 57 of the 59 children shot in the head or chest, witnesses alleged that 57 were shot by the IDF, and one was shot by a Palestinian in celebratory gunfire. In the remaining case, a dispute between gangs is suspected.
Impacts on Reporters
Israel bans foreign reporters from independently entering Gaza, making it difficult to gather details amid the destruction and displacement. The BBC highlights the challenges of reporting on incidents in heavily guarded military operations.
