Overview
- The UN human rights office, in a report released Monday, said Israel’s Gaza campaign involved gross violations that may amount to war crimes and urged compliance with a 2024 ICJ order to prevent genocide, though Israel denies the charge.
- Investigators warned that mass destruction and displacement in Gaza have made life incompatible with Palestinians’ continued existence as a group.
- The report cited more than 72,000 Palestinians killed according to Gaza health authorities and said many strikes on homes, hospitals, schools, shelters, and aid lines appear unlawful.
- It also documented serious violations by Palestinian armed groups, including the Oct. 7 attacks, indiscriminate rocket fire, and hostage torture and killings.
- UN officials highlighted escalating killings and forced removals in the West Bank tied to rapid settlement growth and urged returns of the displaced and an end to what the report calls Israel’s unlawful presence.