UN commission accuses Israel of crimes against humanity

An international investigative commission mandated by the United Nations accused Israel on Monday, October 26, of committing "crimes against humanity" against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. These allegations include "extermination, torture, rape, and persecution," according to the report published on the same day.

Report details specific crimes

The report condemns crimes against humanity against Palestinians, including acts of torture, sexual violence, and persecution. It highlights the severity of the alleged actions, which the commission claims were carried out in the occupied West Bank.

Israel rejects the findings

The Israeli state immediately rejected the commission's conclusions, calling them an "attempt to destroy the Jewish state" and to "deny its fundamental right to exist." This response comes amid ongoing tensions and international scrutiny over the situation in the region.

Genocide allegations remain

While the report condemns crimes against humanity, it also maintains its allegations of genocide in Gaza. These claims have not been formally addressed in the detailed findings but remain part of the commission's broader accusations against Israel.