UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence in Gaza and the West Bank as well as ‘genocidal acts‘ in a recent report. Israeli PM rejects the report, calling it “antisemitic.”
Cliff notes
- UN experts accused Israel of using sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians and committing “genocidal acts” by destroying maternal healthcare.
- A UN report alleges violations, including rape, in Gaza and the West Bank since the October 7 Hamas attack.
- The report suggests the destruction of maternity wards and embryos may indicate an intent to prevent births, a legal definition of genocide.
- Israel rejected the allegations, calling them unfounded.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned the UN Human Rights Council, calling it “antisemitic” and “terrorist-supporting”.
UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence in Gaza
- Israel’s attacks on reproductive healthcare in Gaza ‘genocidal’: UN probe – Al Jazeera
- UN accuses Israel of destroying ‘reproductive capacity of Palestinians’ in the Gaza Strip – Jerusalem Post
- A propos – UN experts accuse Israel of genocidal acts and sexual violence in Gaza – France24