UN Report Accuses Israel of Extermination in Gaza and War Crimes

Escrito el 11/10/2024
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A United Nations Independent Commission of Inquiry has issued a disturbing report accusing Israel of committing extermination in the Gaza Strip. The document reveals a deliberate and systematic destruction of the healthcare system, including children's hospitals and reproductive health facilities. The Commission's chair, Navi Pillay, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, emphasized that Israel must immediately cease the destruction of healthcare infrastructure, as it violates the right to health for the civilian population.

The report also investigates the treatment of Palestinian detainees in Israel, as well as hostages in Gaza since October 7, 2023. The Commission concluded that both Israel and Palestinian armed groups are responsible for acts of torture and gender-based violence. Children, according to the report, have been the most affected by the collapse of the healthcare system in Gaza.

The document details how Israeli security forces have targeted medical personnel and ambulances, and restricted access to medical treatment, which constitutes war crimes and crimes against humanity. These attacks have had devastating consequences, especially for pediatric patients, including newborns.

One of the most shocking cases mentioned in the report is the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab, along with her family, as well as the attack on a Palestinian Red Crescent ambulance that resulted in the deaths of two paramedics. The Commission claims that this represents intentional war crimes.

The report concludes that the destruction of healthcare infrastructure and lack of access to medical care violate the reproductive rights of women and girls, as well as their right to life and human dignity, constituting inhumane acts under international law. The UN Commission has urgently called for an end to the illegal occupation of Palestinian territories, in compliance with the International Court of Justice's orders.