UN Commission Alleges Ongoing War Crimes by Israeli Forces Following Gaza Ceasefire

A United Nations independent commission of inquiry reported that Israeli authorities and forces have continued committing war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the occupied Palestinian territory following the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

UN Commission Findings

• Casualty Figures: The Independent International Commission of Inquiry, chaired by Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar, stated that over 75,000 Palestinians, including at least 21,500 children and 11,000 women, have been killed across the occupied Palestinian territory since October 7, 2023.
• West Bank Operations: The report detailed that Israeli military operations and settler violence in the West Bank are part of a coordinated campaign aimed at expanding settlements and displacing the population, resulting in significant displacement.
• Contradictory Claims: The findings challenge assertions from the Board of Peace's May report to the Security Council, which suggested the ceasefire had largely held.

Official Responses and Verification

Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN, Danny Danon, strongly rejected the report, labeling its conclusions as "works of historical fiction" and accusing the commission of adopting terrorist narratives. Conversely, the commission defended its methodology, asserting that its evidence-gathering protocols align with standards used by the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court. The commission noted that Israel has refused cooperation and denied entry to the territory since the inquiry began.