Admin I Wednesday, Sept 24, 2025
GAZA CITY — A UN-affiliated commission of inquiry has formally accused Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip, stating that the nation is deliberately preventing essential aid from reaching civilians to “destroy the Palestinians in Gaza materially through harsh living conditions.”
The accusation comes as violence in the region escalates, with Israeli occupation forces reportedly killing 442 Palestinians in a single week.
The Independent International Commission of Inquiry, in its report on September 16, explained that Israel’s actions, including the restriction of aid, are designed to make survival impossible for Palestinians.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) corroborated this, noting that 12 of its facilities, including nine schools and two health centers housing more than 11,000 displaced persons, were bombed between September 11 and 16.
The agency confirmed that the extensive destruction of infrastructure and restrictions on humanitarian access have effectively severed the last remaining lifelines for civilians in Gaza City.
The escalating conflict has led to a significant death toll. Between September 16 and 22, 2025, 442 Palestinians were killed in Gaza and the West Bank, including dozens who were reportedly seeking food.
The total number of Palestinians killed since October 7, 2023, has reached approximately 66,386. The Israeli army has admitted to bombing Gaza City 150 times in 48 hours last week, with most deaths occurring in the city.
In addition to the violence, Israeli forces are reportedly seeking to establish “detention camps” for displaced Gazans. The occupation forces have also cut off internet and communication services in Gaza City, making it difficult for medical and aid workers to operate. Medical sources report that many victims are trapped under rubble, with ambulance and civil defense teams unable to reach them due to the continuous bombardment and restricted access.
The international community has responded with varied calls for action. A recent high-level conference in New York, co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France, welcomed the recognition of Palestine by 11 more countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, and urged others to follow suit.
Meanwhile, dozens of Western countries have called on Israel to reopen the medical corridor between Gaza and the West Bank.
The UN’s report and the mounting evidence of civilian casualties and humanitarian crises have placed intense international scrutiny on Israel’s military campaign. As the violence continues, questions about the legality and ethics of the conflict are becoming more prominent on the global stage.
