UN Inquiry Accuses Israeli Forces of War Crimes and Genocide in Palestine

A United Nations independent commission of inquiry on the occupied Palestinian territories has accused Israeli forces of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity, including genocide.

The accusations concern the conduct of Israeli forces in the Palestinian territories, placing their actions under scrutiny for some of the gravest violations of international law.

The allegations were attributed to the commission, an investigative body. They should not be confused with a judgment issued by an international court.

The available summary did not detail the incidents or evidence underlying the accusations, or include a response from Israeli authorities.