"Grave food crisis and numerous casualties": United Nations labels Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide
In a shocking turn of events, an independent UN commission has concluded that Israel's actions in Gaza amount to genocide. The commission's report, released this week, places responsibility for these actions on Israel's military and political leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The commission's findings are based on a series of allegations, including the deliberate creation of conditions leading to the physical destruction of Gaza's population and measures used by Israeli authorities that hinder childbirth. These actions, according to the commission, are main signs of genocide.
The current Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has been accused in the UN investigation related to events in the occupied Palestinian territories. He has also been accused of incitement by the commission.
The Israeli military operation in Gaza, which began on September 15, has led to protests by families of hostages outside the premier's residence in Jerusalem. These families fear for their loved ones' safety, as over 64,000 people have been reported killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023, according to Gaza's administration. The majority of these deaths are civilians, resulting from Israeli attacks.
The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization has declared a catastrophic famine in Gaza, a designation previously only given to Somalia in 2011 and South Sudan in 2017. This humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening due to Israel's blockade, which has restricted food and medicine supplies.
Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected the report, stating it is based on "Hamas lies." However, the commission's report emphasizes that Israeli authorities have partially destroyed the reproductive capacity of Palestinians, a grave concern for the future of the region.
The commission urges the international community to use all available tools to stop Israel's army actions in Gaza and other occupied territories. As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, the world watches with bated breath, hoping for a peaceful resolution to this ongoing conflict.
