Israel Faces Allegations of Genocide and War Crimes in Gaza Conflict

International scrutiny intensifies as evidence suggests possible genocidal acts alongside widespread war crimes by both Israel and Hamas.

Israel's military actions in Gaza, including the potential starvation strategy and destruction of civilian infrastructure, raise questions of genocide under international law.
Over 33,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict escalated, with a significant proportion being women and children.
South Africa has petitioned the International Court of Justice to assess Israel's actions against the Genocide Convention's criteria.
Hamas is also implicated in war crimes, including the use of human shields and diversion of humanitarian aid.
The debate over genocide overshadows the broader issue of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by both parties.