UN Inquiry Declares Israel’s Post-Ceasefire Actions in Gaza and West Bank Constitute Genocide and War Crimes
A UN-mandated commission concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and crimes against humanity in the West Bank, including torture and sexual violence, despite a ceasefire agreement. The report highlights a significant increase in airstrikes and displacement in the West Bank since October 2023, while noting that Israeli forces have expanded their control in Gaza to 60% of the territory. Israel rejected the findings as a 'misinformation campaign,' demanding the commission’s dissolution. The report recommends Israel end its occupation and return confiscated land, while also criticizing the Palestinian Authority for failing to investigate its own security forces' abuses.