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UN Report Condemns Israel's Gaza Actions
A UN report details the devastating casualties in Gaza, accusing Israel of potential war crimes and genocide. Israel rejects the report.
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- How did Israel and the Palestinian Health Ministry respond to the report?
- Israel's diplomatic mission in Geneva categorically rejected the report, accusing the UN of relying on unverified information. The Palestinian Health Ministry reported at least 43,469 Palestinian deaths and 102,561 injuries since the start of the conflict on October 7, 2023.
- What potential crimes does the report suggest Israel's actions may constitute?
- The report accuses Israel of widespread and systematic attacks against civilians, potentially constituting crimes against humanity and genocide. Israel's actions regarding humanitarian aid access and the destruction of civilian infrastructure are also criticized as unlawful.
- What are the key findings of the UN Human Rights Office's report on the conflict in Gaza?
- The UN Human Rights Office's report states that 34,500 people were killed in the first six months of Israel's attacks on Gaza, with 8,119 identified. A majority of the identified victims were women and children, the youngest being a one-day-old infant.
- What tactical details about Israeli attacks are highlighted in the report, and are there any other factors considered?
- The report notes that in 88% of cases, five or more people died in a single attack, suggesting the use of wide-area weapons in densely populated zones. However, it also acknowledges the possibility of some deaths resulting from stray fire from Palestinian armed groups.
- What percentage of the verified deaths in Gaza are attributed to attacks on residential structures, and what is the age demographic of the child victims?
- The report highlights that 80% of verified deaths in Gaza occurred due to Israeli attacks on residential or similar structures. The report also indicates that 44% of the dead were children, primarily aged between 5 and 9.