world

UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children

BBC News·June 23, 2026
UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children

A UN commission of inquiry has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, alleging that the country is deliberately targeting children. The three-member expert panel's report has been met with rejection from Israel, which has dismissed the findings as a "libellous sham". Israel's denial comes as the commission's report details intentional attacks on civilians, including children, in the Gaza Strip. The report's findings have significant implications for international law and human rights, sparking further tensions in the region.

✦ AI-generated summary

More from World