UN Report Accuses Israel of Genocidal Acts and Sexual Violence in Gaza Conflict

Israel denies allegations of targeting reproductive healthcare and using sexual violence, as the UN Commission highlights potential war crimes during the Gaza war.

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry accuses Israel of committing genocidal acts by destroying Gaza's reproductive healthcare facilities, including its main fertility center.
The report alleges systematic use of sexual violence and forced public stripping against Palestinian women and detainees by Israeli forces, which Israel denies.
Israel’s mission to the UN in Geneva rejects the findings, calling the allegations biased and unsubstantiated, and claims adherence to international standards in its military operations.
The commission cites the destruction of maternity hospitals, restricted access to medical supplies, and attacks on civilian infrastructure as evidence of crimes against humanity.
The war, triggered by a Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023, has resulted in over 48,000 Palestinian deaths and significant civilian casualties, according to Gaza health officials.