‘Direct evidence of genocidal intent’: the UN commission of inquiry’s report on Israel’s actions in Gaza

Legal analysis has accused Israel of committing genocide in four out of five categories as defined by 1948 convention

Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, says UN commission of inquiry

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The new 72-page legal analysis from the United Nations’ commission of inquiry on the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel is the strongest finding by part of the UN on Gaza to date.

It accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, saying that that its offensive there has been waged “with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial or religious group”.

Israel has used heavy unguided munitions with a wide margin of error in densely populated residential areas … The number of bombs used by Israel since 7 October 2023 is extraordinary even in comparison to other world conflicts.

Palestinians in Gaza were attacked in their homes, at hospitals, in shelters (including schools and religious sites), during the evacuations and in designated safe zones. At times, civilians, journalists, healthcare professionals, humanitarian workers and other protected persons were directly targeted and killed.