Overview

• A UN commission has accused Israel of committing acts of genocide in Gaza, citing attacks on reproductive health services and the destruction of key medical facilities.
• The report highlights the destruction of Gaza's largest in vitro fertilization clinic, which stored thousands of embryos, as an alleged attempt to prevent Palestinian births.
• The commission claims Israel imposed living conditions designed to cause physical destruction of Palestinians in Gaza, including restricting access to humanitarian aid and healthcare.
• Israel has categorically rejected the allegations, calling them unfounded and accusing the UN commission of bias and reliance on unverified sources.
• The conflict, which began after a deadly Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, has resulted in significant civilian casualties on both sides, with over 48,000 deaths reported in Gaza.