Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Genocide

Amnesty International's recent report declares that Israel's military actions in Gaza amount to genocide, marking the first such accusation from a major human rights organization in the ongoing 14-month conflict. The report, which scrutinizes events from October 2023 to July 2024, alleges that Israel has committed acts prohibited under the Genocide Convention, including killings and creating conditions leading to the physical destruction of Palestinians. It highlights the dire humanitarian crisis, with around 70,000 Palestinians reportedly trapped without access to food and medicine, while Israeli airstrikes continue to devastate civilian areas. The report urges an immediate end to arms sales to Israel and emphasizes the urgent need for international intervention. Meanwhile, the death toll in Gaza has surged to over 45,000, with significant casualties among children and widespread destruction of infrastructure. Activists and humanitarian groups call for renewed diplomatic efforts to address the escalating crisis and restore basic human rights to the affected populations.