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Is Israel officially committing genocide?

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A UN independent Commission of Inquiry and Special Rapporteur have declared Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, citing intentional targeting of civilians. However, the UN Secretary General states only a court of law can officially determine genocide, referencing the ongoing International Court of Justice case. Israel rejects the UN findings as false.

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UN chief resists labelling Israel’s war on Gaza as genocide

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  • UN investigators have described the situation in Gaza as genocide. 5s
  • The UN Secretary General insists only a court of law can make a genocide determination. 10s
  • A genocide case at the International Court of Justice is ongoing but progressing slowly. 18s
  • The Secretary General highlighted the UN's efforts and losses in Gaza, including 400 UN personnel killed. 43s
  • The Gaza conflict will be a central topic at the upcoming UN General Assembly, with possible new recognitions of Palestine as a state. 1m 15s
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UN chief resists labelling Israel’s war on Gaza as genocide
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Al Jazeera
8 hours ago
UN chief resists labelling Israel’s war on Gaza as genocide

The UN Secretary General says the determination of genocide must be made by a court of law, despite the Commission of Inquiry and Special Rapporteur describing it as genocide.

Israel launches main phase of ground offensive in Gaza City
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CBS News
19 hours ago
Israel launches main phase of ground offensive in Gaza City

Investigators found reasonable grounds that Israel has committed four of the five acts of genocide under the 1948 U.N. Convention.

UN report finds Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
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10 News First
20 hours ago
UN report finds Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

A United Nations independent Commission of Inquiry has declared Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

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