Genocide In Gaza confirmed by the UN Commission

Ishtiaq Ahmed

Bradford: The term genocide, and the legal framework that defines it as a crime, was directly shaped by the mass extermination of six million Jews by Nazi Germany. For it now to be ruthlessly practiced by Israel against the people of Palestine is beyond belief.

A recent report by the Commission concludes that there are reasonable grounds to believe that four out of the five acts constituting genocide under international law have been committed since the onset of the war with Hamas in 2023.

These acts include: killing members of a targeted group, inflicting serious bodily and mental harm, deliberately creating conditions intended to bring about the group’s destruction, and preventing births within the group.

The report cites public statements by Israeli leaders, as well as consistent patterns of behavior by Israeli forces, as indicators of genocidal intent.

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As anticipated, Israeli authorities have rejected the findings, condemning the report as “distorted and false”.

It is worth recalling that, since the escalation of hostilities, at least 64,964 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza. The vast majority of the population has been displaced multiple times.

Over 90% of homes are believed to be damaged or destroyed, while the region’s healthcare, water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure has collapsed. UN-backed food security experts have declared a famine in Gaza City.

The UN Commission’s visit follows closely on the heels of Donald Trump’s recent trip to the UK. While we have observed a notable shift in the political rhetoric of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, President Trump remains steadfast in his controversial support for what many have condemned as acts of genocide by Israel in Gaza, as well as its broader aggression in the region, the latest example being the alleged attack on Qatar.

There is speculation that this incident was not a unilateral act by Israel, but rather a coordinated move involving the United States and its regional allies.

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Intriguingly, one source suggested that Qatar itself may have had prior knowledge of the attack, potentially as part of a broader strategy to reinforce its image as a neutral and independent mediator, rather than a nation under the influence of the US or Israel.

While this theory may seem implausible at first, it gains credibility when viewed within the complex geopolitical context of the Middle East.

It is likely that discussions between the two leaders will focus on pressing international issues such as Ukraine, Palestine, and Russia, in addition to bilateral trade.

Trump’s visit also brings with it renewed scrutiny of his past associations, particularly his well-documented relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender whose connections have already led to the sacking of Lord Mandelson, the former UK Ambassador to the United States.

The author is a British citizen of Pakistani origin with a keen interest in Pakistani and international affairs.

The article is the writer’s opinion, it may or may not adhere to the organization’s editorial policy.