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UN Report Condemns Israel's Genocidal Acts, Incitement to Genocide

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The independent Commission of Inquiry, led by Navi Pillay, has accused Israel of committing "four genocidal acts" in Gaza, while its leaders have "incited the commission of genocide." The report, presented to the General Assembly committee, found that the Israeli government has a clear intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza, with policies aimed at forcibly transferring Palestinians, expanding Israeli Jewish civilian presence, and annexing the majority of the West Bank.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Commission of Inquiry found that Israel has committed "four genocidal acts" in Gaza, with the specific intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza, as such.
  • The Israeli President, Prime Minister, and former Defence Minister have incited the commission of genocide, according to the report.
  • The situation in Gaza is described as "the most ruthless, prolonged and widespread attack against the Palestinian people in history."
  • The Gaza Strip lies in ruins, rendered nearly uninhabitable, while Israeli officials have publicly endorsed plans for the deportation of the population, the construction of settlements, and annexation of the territory.
  • In the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, the Commission found that Israeli policies demonstrate clear intent to forcibly transfer Palestinians, expand Israeli Jewish civilian presence, and annex the majority of the West Bank.
  • The purpose of these policies is to prevent any potential Palestinian self-determination and statehood and maintain an indefinite occupation.

Statistics:

  • Since October 2023, Israeli policies in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, demonstrate clear intent to forcibly transfer Palestinians, expand Israeli Jewish civilian presence, and annex the majority of the West Bank.
  • The Gaza Strip lies in ruins, with recent statements by Israeli officials making it clear that their objectives remain firmly in place.
  • The report found that Israeli officials have publicly endorsed plans for the deportation of the population, with the construction of settlements and annexation of the territory.

Sources:

  • United Nations News, "UN report condemns Israel's genocidal acts, incitement to genocide" (no date available)
  • Navi Pillay, Chair of the independent Commission of Inquiry (no date available)
  • Francesca Albanese, independent UN Human Rights Council-appointed Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian territories (no date available)

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