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Israel Accused of Genocide in Gaza as Death Toll Soars to 65,000

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A relentless aerial assault by Israel on Gaza City has led to the deaths of over 65,000 Palestinians, with thousands fleeing the area to escape the destruction. A report by the United Nations concluded that Israel's actions meet the criteria for genocide, citing the intentional destruction of the Palestinian population in Gaza. The report also highlighted the collapse of sanitary and healthcare systems, and the onset of a famine.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UN panel, comprised of a former UN chief, a human rights lawyer, and an expert on housing and land rights, concluded that Israel is responsible for the commission of genocide in Gaza.
  • The commission found that Israel's actions meet the criteria set forth in the Genocide Convention, including the intentional destruction of the Palestinian population in Gaza.
  • The report cited the death toll of over 65,000 Palestinians, including tens of thousands of women and children, as well as the collapse of sanitary and healthcare systems, and the onset of a famine.
  • Nine out of ten homes in Gaza have been destroyed, and the majority of the three million population have been forced to flee.
  • The IDF targeted a children's hospital in Gaza in a drone attack, and boasted about their military's achievements on social media.
  • The US continues to support Israel, with the presence of US secretary of state Marco Rubio in Jerusalem when the offensive began being interpreted as the White House giving its backing.
  • Some 48 hostages are still being held in Gaza by Hamas, with 20 presumed to be still alive.
  • A two-state solution has been ruled out by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Statistics:

  • Over 65,000 Palestinians have lost their lives since Israel began its response to the Hamas atrocities of October 7, 2023.
  • 1,200 people were killed, and 251 taken hostage, in Hamas's initial attack on Israel.
  • Nine out of ten homes in Gaza have been destroyed.
  • The majority of the three million population of Gaza have been forced to flee.
  • At least 78 people were feared dead following the latest attacks, including 20 who were found beneath the rubble of collapsed tower blocks.
  • Hundreds of thousands of people remain crammed inside tents after fleeing the urban wasteland of Gaza City.

Sources:

  • United Nations report
  • BBC News
  • CNN
  • Al Jazeera News
  • The Guardian

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