Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza

Amnesty International has released a report accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The report, led by Secretary-General Agnes Callamard, cites violations of the 1948 Genocide Convention. It highlights indiscriminate killings, intentional harm, and adverse conditions inflicted to destroy Palestinians. Amnesty's findings are based on extensive research, including interviews and satellite imagery, documenting 15 specific attacks where civilians were killed.

The organization claims there is evidence of dehumanization and genocidal intent in statements from Israeli officials and soldiers. Despite Israel's insistence on self-defense after the October 7 attacks by Hamas, Amnesty argues that longstanding issues of dispossession, apartheid, and occupation better explain the severe restrictions on humanitarian aid.

The report also notes that the international community has largely failed to hold Israel accountable. Amnesty calls for an immediate end to the alleged genocide, a ceasefire, and the release of all hostages. The report underscores the urgent need for a global arms embargo, particularly targeting countries like Germany, which supply weapons to Israel. As the conflict continues, humanitarian organizations warn of an impending famine, with over 44,500 reported deaths and 105,500 injuries among Palestinians.