UN Inquiry Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza

A United Nations commission of inquiry has accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, based on a detailed report finding reasonable grounds that four of the five genocidal acts under international law have been carried out since the conflict escalated in October 2023. The report highlights acts such as killing members of the group, causing serious bodily or mental harm, deliberately inflicting conditions to physically destroy the group, and preventing births, with Israeli leaders including President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and former defense minister Yoav Gallant identified as responsible for incitement. Israeli authorities have rejected the findings as distorted and false, accusing the commission of bias and reliance on Hamas falsehoods. The investigation documents tens of thousands of deaths and massive displacement in Gaza, with the United Nations declaring a famine in Gaza City amid the ongoing conflict. While the commission's findings do not represent the entire United Nations and lack enforcement powers, they could be used in proceedings at international courts like the ICC or ICJ. This report marks a significant and rare international condemnation of Israel’s conduct during the war with Hamas, intensifying global calls for accountability and humanitarian intervention.