UN investigation accuses Israel of genocide and crimes against humanity

A UN commission has accused Israel of committing crimes against humanity in the West Bank and acts of genocide in Gaza. Israel has dismissed these allegations as misinformation. The report highlights systematic attacks on civilians and claims that Israeli authorities intended to collectively punish the Palestinian population following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. The situation in the West Bank has reportedly worsened significantly since then. The commission's findings suggest a coordinated effort by Israeli forces and settlers against Palestinians, undermining their right to self-determination. The report also notes the suppression of civil and political opposition by the Palestinian Authority.