Defense for Children International Palestine (DCIP) gathered accounts from children who survived Israeli military torture.

"They treated us like animals, not humans. When they entered our house, the soldiers were shouting and firing bullets everywhere. They took me from the house and ordered me to undress, then they tied me up and blindfolded me," 16-year-old Palestinian Mohammad S. told DCIP

"I was kicked in the face, and the marks are still visible. They dragged me on the ground, and blood was pouring from my knees, feet, face, and head. I didn't know where I was. They threatened to kill me and throw my body to the dogs to eat, and they cursed me constantly with obscene words I had never heard before."

Since 2000, DCIP has recorded at least 31 cases in which Palestinian children were utilized by Israeli forces as human shields. Both international law and the Israeli High Court of Justice prohibit the use of civilians as human shields.

The enforced disappearance and torture of Palestinian children violates international law and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which the Israeli government has ratified. Despite this, the Israeli military's actions constitute war crimes and endanger Palestinian children.

The Israeli government and the US, which enables these abuses, must be held accountable. The first step must be an arms embargo now.

Random day during the genocide..,