UN Experts Warn of Imminent Annihilation in Gaza Amid Israeli Offensive

A coalition of over 20 independent United Nations experts has issued urgent warnings about the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza, describing Israel's ongoing military actions and blockade as following 'alarming, documented patterns of genocidal conduct.' The experts called the world to a moral crossroads, demanding immediate intervention to prevent what they termed the potential 'annihilation' of the Palestinian population, with no segment of society spared from violence and deprivation. They highlighted that Israel’s blockade has cut off food, water, and medical supplies for months, resulting in mass starvation, disease, and thousands of deaths—disproportionately affecting women and children. The experts further cautioned that states providing military or political support to Israel risk complicity in possible genocide and other serious international crimes. International leaders, including those from France, Spain, and the UK, have echoed concerns about the severity of the crisis, with Spain planning to propose urgent measures at the UN. Meanwhile, ongoing Israeli attacks continue to cause high civilian casualties and widespread displacement, compounding the dire humanitarian situation.