Amnesty International's Genocide Report on Israel Sparks Global Debate

The report accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, but critics question its methodology and interpretation of international law.

Amnesty International released a 297-page report accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, citing actions such as starvation tactics and civilian targeting.
The report has been met with sharp criticism, including from Amnesty Israel, which disputes the findings and highlights a lack of Palestinian inclusion in their internal analysis.
Prominent legal experts and organizations, including Human Rights Watch, have also documented alleged war crimes by Israel, though the question of genocidal intent remains contentious.
Critics argue that Amnesty's report stretches the legal definition of genocide, with some claiming it ignores key context, such as Hamas' October 2023 attacks on Israel.
The report comes as international courts, including the ICC, have issued war crimes charges against Israeli leaders, while the U.S. continues to approve military aid to Israel.