A United Nations commission of inquiry has concluded that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The report finds reasonable grounds to believe that four of the five genocidal acts outlined by international law have been executed during the ongoing conflict that began with the war against Hamas in 2023. These acts include the killing of group members, causing serious bodily and mental harm, deliberate infliction of conditions aimed at destroying the group, and measures to prevent births.
The findings highlight statements from Israeli leaders and the conduct of their armed forces as evidence of an intent to commit genocide. The report has been met with strong denial from Israel's government, which labeled it as a distortion of truth, accusing the commission's members of acting as proxies for Hamas.
As of now, the humanitarian toll in Gaza is staggering, with reports indicating over 64,905 fatalities due to Israeli airstrikes, mass displacements, and a crumbling infrastructure that has left the population in dire conditions. The commission, which has been investigating since 2021, warns that the actions taken by Israeli authorities warrant serious international attention and intervention under the Genocide Convention, holding those complicit accountable. This report emphasizes the growing narrative around Israel's military actions and raises pressing questions about human rights and international law.
The findings highlight statements from Israeli leaders and the conduct of their armed forces as evidence of an intent to commit genocide. The report has been met with strong denial from Israel's government, which labeled it as a distortion of truth, accusing the commission's members of acting as proxies for Hamas.
As of now, the humanitarian toll in Gaza is staggering, with reports indicating over 64,905 fatalities due to Israeli airstrikes, mass displacements, and a crumbling infrastructure that has left the population in dire conditions. The commission, which has been investigating since 2021, warns that the actions taken by Israeli authorities warrant serious international attention and intervention under the Genocide Convention, holding those complicit accountable. This report emphasizes the growing narrative around Israel's military actions and raises pressing questions about human rights and international law.
