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BBC investigation into deaths of children in Gaza

We hear the stories of two girls - both killed in Gaza in separate incidents.

The BBC World Service has pieced together the stories of Layan al-Majdalawi, two, and Mira Tanboura, six, both killed in Gaza in separate incidents in November 2023, in areas where the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) was operating. Layan and Mira are just two of more than 160 cases of children shot in the war in Gaza, for whom we have gathered accounts. In response to our findings, the IDF said the details of Layan and Mira's cases had been recorded and "will be examined by the competent authorities". We speak to our population correspondent who has been investigating.

The US ambassador to Israel, who has inspected one of the widely-criticised food distribution sites in Gaza with Washington's special envoy Steve Witkoff, has described them as "an incredible feat."

US stock market opened lower after falls in Europe and Asia, following US President Donald Trump announcement of new tariffs on more than 90 countries. We speak to our regional experts about the impact in Russia, Brazil, Myanmar, Syria and India.

US singer Justin Timberlake has revealed he is living with Lyme disease. We hear from people who also have the disease.

Presenter: Mark Lowen.

(Photo: Layan al-Majdalawi, two, killed in Gaza in November 2023. Credit: Majdalawi family)

27 minutes

Last on

Fri 1 Aug 202516:06GMT

Broadcast

  • Fri 1 Aug 202516:06GMT

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