UN inquiry says Israel kept committing genocide in Gaza after truce
A UN commission of inquiry has found that Israel continued to commit genocide in Gaza after last October's US-brokered ceasefire. The report examined violations against Palestinian civilians, including children, since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas on October 7, 2023, up to September this year. Israel has rejected the findings as part of a 'misinformation campaign'.
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- ✓ Israel continued to commit genocide in Gaza after last October's US-brokered ceasefire.
- ✓ The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, examined violations against Palestinian civilians.
- ✓ Israel has rejected the findings as part of a 'misinformation campaign'.
- ✓ The report examined violations against Palestinian civilians, including children, since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas on October 7, 2023, up to September this year.
What changed
The UN commission's report was published on Monday, October 26, confirming previous allegations of ongoing genocide in Gaza.
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UN inquiry finds Israel continued genocide in Gaza after truce
A UN commission of inquiry has found that Israel continued to commit genocide in Gaza after last October's US-brokered ceasefire. The report examined violations against Palestinian civilians, including children, since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas on October 7, 2023, up to September this year. Israel has rejected the findings as part of a 'misinformation campaign'.
Why it matters
The UN report adds to growing international concern over Israel's actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The conflict has resulted in significant loss of life and displacement of Palestinians. The findings may impact international relations and potential future actions against Israel.
What is confirmed
- Israel continued to commit genocide in Gaza after last October's US-brokered ceasefire.
- The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, examined violations against Palestinian civilians.
- Israel has rejected the findings as part of a 'misinformation campaign'.
- The report examined violations against Palestinian civilians, including children, since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas on October 7, 2023, up to September this year.
What to watch next
- The Israeli government's response to the UN report
- Potential international actions against Israel
- The impact on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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