UN Report Says Israel Committed Genocidal Acts in Gaza

A United Nations investigation has concluded that Israel committed 'genocidal' acts against Palestinians by systematically targeting and destroying sexual and reproductive healthcare facilities in Gaza. The UN Commission of Inquiry found that these actions included measures intended to prevent births and the destruction of the territory's main fertility center, which amounted to serious violations of the Genocide Convention. The report highlights severe immediate and long-term impacts on the reproductive health of Palestinian women and girls, including increased maternal deaths due to restricted access to medical supplies. In response, Israel's mission to the UN rejected the allegations as unfounded and biased, asserting that its military practices adhere to international standards. The conflict, which escalated following Hamas's attacks on October 7, 2023, has prompted calls for accountability, with the international community scrutinizing actions from both sides. The inquiry is part of a broader investigation into violations of international law in the ongoing conflict.