The report is intended to be detailed and damning, presenting evidence it says shows that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. It states that Israel has breached the Genocide Convention that was established by the United Nations in 1948, a response to the atrocities of the Holocaust.
Israel vehemently denies these allegations, asserting that its military actions are justified as self-defense aimed at protecting its citizens and securing the release of hostages held by Hamas following the October 7 attacks.
Despite dismissals of the report as anti-Semitic and unfounded, the findings contribute to a growing wave of international condemnation against Israel, even from some of its traditional allies. As nations prepare to recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly next week, the debate about Israel's actions intensifies.
Key accusations in the report include the targeting of civilians, the imposition of inhumane living conditions, forced displacement, and measures designed to prevent birth among Palestinians. Additionally, the report identifies Israeli officials accused of inciting genocide through inflammatory statements.
With the war in Gaza escalating, this report is poised to deepen existing fractures in international opinions regarding the conflict, as some nations call for an immediate end to hostilities while others maintain unyielding support for Israel.
