US EditionUN-backed rights experts hear Palestinians' allegations of abuse in Israeli custody during the war
- United Nations-backed experts accused Israel of systematic sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians in Gaza, emphasizing that the report found widespread destruction and violence targeting women and children during the conflict.
- Israeli officials denounced the UN report, claiming it falsely portrays Israel's actions as equivalent to those of Hamas and denying any systematic abuse by Israeli forces.
- The report's findings could serve as evidence for prosecuting war crimes, highlighting the severe human rights concerns in the ongoing conflict.
- The conflict, which began with a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, has resulted in significant casualties, with over 48,000 Palestinians reported dead, mostly women and children.
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UN experts accuse Israel of genocidal acts and sexual violence in Gaza
United Nations-backed human rights experts on Thursday accused Israel of “the systematic use of sexual, reproductive and other gender-based violence” in its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Mara Bernasconi. Policy & Advocacy Advisor at Handicap International, who has been supervising aid distribution in the region.
Al-Monitor
Israel attack on Gaza IVF clinic a 'genocidal act': UN probe
A United Nations investigation concluded Thursday that Israel carried out "genocidal acts" in Gaza through the destruction of its main IVF clinic, maternity facilities and other reproductive healthcare facilities.The UN Commission of Inquiry said Israel had "intentionally attacked and destroyed" the Palestinian territory's main fertility centre, and had simultaneously imposed a siege and blocked aid including medication for ensuring safe pregnan…
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