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The West Bank, including East Jerusalem, is facing a sharp rise in child protection risks, driven by settler violence, military operations, detention, and forced displacement. Between October 2023 and May 2025, 214 children were killed (7 girls, 203 boys), a 169% increase in child fatalities, compared to 78 killed (3 girls, 75 boys) in the prior equivalent timeframe (20 months). Airstrikes, including drone attacks, caused 20% of these deaths. The forced displacement of over 32,000 people has significantly escalated risks for children, particularly in northern governorates like Jenin and Tulkarm. Children are increasingly affected by psychological distress, including symptoms of anxiety, PostTraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, and withdrawal, especially among boys aged 7–12 years.