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Is Israel committing genocide?

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Multiple UN inquiries and reports accuse Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, citing civilian deaths, blocked aid, and forced displacement. Israeli officials reject these findings, disputing the evidence and intent. The UN Secretary General states that only a court of law can officially determine genocide, while the International Court of Justice is reviewing the case.

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Israel committing genocide in Gaza, UN inquiry finds

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  • A UN-commissioned inquiry accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. 6s
  • The panel cites high civilian deaths, blocked aid, and forced displacements as evidence. 17s
  • Israeli officials dispute the findings and did not participate in the inquiry. 55s
  • The United Nations has not officially used the term genocide but is under pressure to do so. 2m 1s
  • Some European nations have imposed arms embargoes or threatened boycotts in response. 2m 13s
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Israel committing genocide in Gaza, UN inquiry finds
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CBC News
18 hours ago
Israel committing genocide in Gaza, UN inquiry finds

A UN commissioned inquiry said Israel is committing genocide, citing high civilian casualties, blocked aid, forced displacements, and infrastructure destruction.

Israel begins new Gaza offensive amid international scrutiny
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10 News First
1 day ago
Israel begins new Gaza offensive amid international scrutiny

A UN report states that Israel bears responsibility for the failure to prevent, commission, and punish genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

UN chief resists labelling Israel’s war on Gaza as genocide
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
UN chief resists labelling Israel’s war on Gaza as genocide

The UN Secretary General resists labeling Israel's actions as genocide, stating that such a determination must be made by a court of law.

Israel launches main phase of ground offensive in Gaza City
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CBS News
2 days ago
Israel launches main phase of ground offensive in Gaza City

Investigators found reasonable grounds that Israel committed four of five acts of genocide under the 1948 UN Convention, including killing, causing harm, inflicting destructive conditions, and preventing births.

UN report finds Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
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10 News First
2 days ago
UN report finds Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

A United Nations independent Commission of Inquiry has declared that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza after a two-year investigation.

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