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| Photo by Nahi Khabar 24/7 – via Personal Collection |
New York: In a landmark ruling, a United Nations commission has concluded that Israel is committing acts of genocide against the Palestinian population in Gaza. The findings, released on Tuesday, come after months of investigation into the ongoing conflict, which has claimed thousands of civilian lives and displaced millions.
The commission’s report cites evidence of systematic targeting of civilian infrastructure, forced displacement, restrictions on humanitarian aid, and actions that meet the legal definition of genocide under international law. According to the report, “the scale, intent, and consequences of Israel’s military operations amount to the destruction of a people in whole or in part.”
Human rights groups and international legal experts have welcomed the commission’s conclusions, describing the decision as historic and a critical step toward accountability. Palestinian officials hailed the ruling as overdue recognition of the suffering endured by Gaza’s population, while Israel strongly rejected the findings, calling them politically motivated and biased.
The UN ruling increases pressure on the international community to take legal and diplomatic action. Calls are mounting for proceedings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) to hold Israeli leaders accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Global reactions have been deeply divided: some nations have urged immediate sanctions and intervention, while others remain cautious, citing the complexities of regional security and geopolitical alliances.
The ruling marks a turning point in the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict and is expected to intensify debates over justice, accountability, and the future of peace in the region.
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