Several children were killed during demonstrations or confrontations related to the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements.Īs in previous years, hundreds of Palestinian children were arrested from their homes and schools in the West Bank and held in Israeli military detention. In the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, 17 Palestinian children were killed by Israeli soldiers and settlers. They face food insecurity, overcrowded housing, broken water and sanitation systems, shortages of basic medicines, and an overburdened and under-resourced health care system. When a ceasefire was reached, Palestinian children resumed life under the Israeli blockade, which affects every aspect of life in Gaza. Thousands were displaced from their homes. In May, 67 Palestinian children were killed during the 11 days of Israeli attacks on Gaza. Palestinian children continue to face threats to their lives and rights. Here are some takeaways from 2021: The need to protect Palestinian children’s rights is as urgent as ever. And we’re bringing in more faith groups and organizations as partners in our advocacy efforts. This year, we have seen unprecedented congressional support for bold legislation on behalf of Palestinian rights. Our collective efforts are making a difference. And we’ve joined online and in-person actions for Palestinian solidarity. We’ve learned more about the issues through webinars. Thank you to everyone who engaged with us! With your support, we have sent thousands of emails and made numerous calls to elected officials. assistance to Israel from funding Palestinian child detention and other human rights violations. Together, we have urged Congress to stop U.S. Thousands of individuals as well as Quaker meetings, congregations, colleges, and other groups have joined our efforts. We’re working to end the Israeli military detention of Palestinian children–as part of our ongoing work to promote Palestinian children’s rights. Since 2014, AFSC has partnered with Defense for Children International-Palestine on the No Way to Treat a Child campaign.
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