According to Hamas, more than 700 children have been killed in conflict with Israel. Expert: “They are the first victims in every war”

Since the start of the new war in Israel and Gaza, hundreds of photos of injured and dead children have been released into the world. These are mainly images of Palestinian children, more than 700 of whom have been killed, according to the terrorist organization Hamas. But Israel also speaks of more than 40 babies killed. Why are there so many children among the victims? Professor of International Politics Jonathan Holslag (VUB) explains.

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