The use of Palestinian children as human shields and informers by the Israeli army violates Article 2 of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict (2000) (OPAC). Therefore, this report will focus on the consideration of Israel's compliance with OPAC Article 2 and the compulsory - albeit temporary and unofficial - recruitment of Palestinians under 18 in State armed forces. [Read the full article]