Amnesty International has released a damning report accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip.
The report, titled ‘You Feel Like You Are Subhuman’: Israel’s Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza“ details the devastation and violence inflicted upon Palestinians during Israel’s military operations following Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023.
The report alleges that Israel is engaging in acts prohibited under the Genocide Convention, specifically aiming to destroy the Palestinian population in Gaza. Amnesty International cites killings, causing serious bodily harm, and creating conditions of life calculated to bring about physical destruction as evidence of Israeli actions constituting genocide.
Agnes Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General, stated that Israel’s treatment of Palestinians constitutes crimes against humanity and demonstrates intent to physically destroy them. Callamard emphasized that these findings should alert the international community to the reality of genocide and necessitate immediate action to prevent further atrocities.
Callamard further warned that countries supplying Israel with weapons are complicit in violating their responsibilities to prevent genocide and risk involvement in these crimes. She appealed to influential nations, including the United States, Germany, and members of the European Union, to swiftly act to halt Israel’s operations in Gaza.
Israel maintains that its military actions are legitimate and aimed at eliminating Hamas. However, the report contends that the intent to commit genocide against Palestinians is evident, separate from stated military objectives. The report’s findings are expected to further inflame the already tense international debate surrounding the conflict.
