An independent United Nations commission has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, marking the UN’s most sweeping judgment on the war to date.
The 72-page report, released Tuesday by the UN Human Rights Council’s commission of inquiry, alleged that Israel carried out “four genocidal acts” since Hamas’ October 7, 2023 assault, including mass killings, starvation, and deliberately inflicting conditions to destroy Palestinians as a group.
“It is clear there is an intent to destroy the Palestinians in Gaza through acts that meet the criteria set forth in the Genocide Convention.”
— United Nations Geneva (@UNGeneva) September 16, 2025
UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry's report shows #Israel has committed #genocide in #Gaza.https://t.co/UGjepPwmwo pic.twitter.com/rTJhFeKsvA
The Palestinian health ministry claims nearly 65,000 people have been killed, though it does not differentiate between fighters and civilians. Israel has rejected the report as “false” and accused the UN body of parroting Hamas propaganda.
🚨 Israel’s war in Gaza amounts to genocide, the United Nations has formally assessed for the first time
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 16, 2025
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The Trump administration continues to back Israel, pointing to its right of self-defense. Still, accusations of genocide are growing.
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Jeff Merkley have charged that Israel is carrying out “ethnic cleansing,” while international human rights groups echo similar claims.
Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says https://t.co/X33ZqHjXYg
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) September 16, 2025
