UN Security Council: Children in Armed Conflict & Political Solutions
Key Questions
What new findings emerged on violations against children in armed conflict?
For the first time in 30 years, state forces committed more grave violations against children than non-state groups in 2025, according to UN reports.
What topics is the UN Security Council debating?
The UNSC is holding an open debate on political solutions in the Middle East, emphasizing civilian protection, international humanitarian law, and interconnected conflicts.
How does the EU position relate to Israel and Palestine?
The EU's diplomatic stance, including references to apartheid labels on Israel/Palestine, reinforces themes of structural impunity in the region amid calls for accountability.
New finding: state forces committed more grave violations against children than non-state groups for first time in 30 years (2025). UNSC open debate on political solutions in Middle East with focus on civilian protection, IHL, and interconnected conflicts. EU diplomatic doubleslash on Israel/Palestine (apartheid label) reinforces structural impunity theme.