In a significant escalation of accusations, a United Nations commission has released a controversial report asserting that Israeli military actions in Gaza constitute “genocidal acts” aimed at undermining Palestinian reproductive health. This includes the reported targeting of hospitals and the destruction of an I.V.F. clinic, the largest in Gaza, amidst ongoing conflicts with Hamas.
The report, compiled by the U.N. Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, highlights a coordinated effort by Israeli forces that allegedly causes harm particularly to women and girls. It bases its conclusions on past investigations and testimonies from medical personnel and witnesses, including interviews conducted recently in Gaza.
Israel swiftly refuted the claims, calling the report biased and an attempt to demonize its military actions. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the U.N. Human Rights Council for what he termed false accusations against Israel.
This marks a pivotal moment, as it’s the first instance where a U.N. body has classified Israeli actions in this manner under international law related to genocide. The commission’s statement starkly characterizes the situation, asserting that Israeli policies effectively aimed to reduce the Palestinian population by damaging reproductive capacity as a whole, raising further concerns over the humanitarian crisis in the region.
The report, compiled by the U.N. Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, highlights a coordinated effort by Israeli forces that allegedly causes harm particularly to women and girls. It bases its conclusions on past investigations and testimonies from medical personnel and witnesses, including interviews conducted recently in Gaza.
Israel swiftly refuted the claims, calling the report biased and an attempt to demonize its military actions. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the U.N. Human Rights Council for what he termed false accusations against Israel.
This marks a pivotal moment, as it’s the first instance where a U.N. body has classified Israeli actions in this manner under international law related to genocide. The commission’s statement starkly characterizes the situation, asserting that Israeli policies effectively aimed to reduce the Palestinian population by damaging reproductive capacity as a whole, raising further concerns over the humanitarian crisis in the region.
