UN inquiry says Israel kept committing genocide in Gaza after truce
Key Points:
- A UN commission reported that Israel has continued committing genocidal acts against Palestinians in Gaza since the US-brokered ceasefire in October 2023, a claim Israel dismissed as misinformation.
- The report highlighted the use of heavy munitions and expanding Israeli territorial control in Gaza, noting the "Yellow Line" ceasefire boundary is becoming a de facto border.
- The situation in the occupied West Bank has worsened significantly, with a sharp increase in Palestinian deaths and displacement linked to Israeli military operations since 2025.
- The commission accused Israeli authorities of a broader strategy to exterminate and displace Palestinians, while also criticizing the Palestinian Authority for targeting dissenters, including journalists and human rights defenders.
- Israel's ambassador to the UN called the report part of ongoing efforts to delegitimize Israel and undermine its right to exist and defend itself.