A UN committee accuses Israel of committing genocide and extermination against Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza
An UN independent commission concluded that Israeli forces committed war crimes and genocidal acts in Gaza and the West Bank, including torture, rape, and destruction of homes. The commission found Israeli forces used heavy weapons in densely populated areas and accused soldiers of committing sexual violence. Over 34,000 Palestinians were displaced in the West Bank since January 2025. The municipality of Hebron reported 3,189 people were displaced after an Israeli military operation.
- An independent commission concluded last year that Israel committed genocide in Gaza.
- The commission accused Israeli soldiers and guards of war crimes in the West Bank.
- Military operations since January 2025 have caused the displacement of over 34,000 Palestinians in the West Bank.
- The UN commission stated that intentional killing of Palestinian civilians and destruction of homes in the West Bank is part of an extermination strategy.
- The number of Palestinians killed by airstrikes increased from six to 254.
- The UN commission examined violations against Palestinian children since the start of the war.
- The municipality of Hebron reported that 3,189 people were displaced following an Israeli military operation.
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