Amnesty International has accused Israel of genocide against the Palestinian population in Gaza, following the events triggered on October 7. In a detailed report, the organization claims that Israel’s treatment of Gaza’s population aims to physically destroy it, denying fundamental human rights.
Unprecedented allegations
In its latest report, Amnesty International asserts that Israel has treated the people of Gaza as a “subhuman group.” The war, which began after Hamas’ attacks, has allegedly led to systematic actions that fall under the definition of genocide.
The organization called on the international community to act immediately, emphasizing that “those who supply weapons to Israel become complicit in these actions.”
Israel’s response: accusations denied
Israel has labeled Amnesty’s statements as “fabricated and false.” The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the genocide claim, asserting that its actions in Gaza comply with international law and that the “genocidal massacre” was perpetrated by Hamas during the initial attack.
Internal divisions within Amnesty
Amnesty International’s statements have caused divisions within the organization itself. Amnesty’s Israeli branch rejected the report, arguing that while Israel’s actions are devastating and must stop, they do not meet the legal definition of genocide as outlined by the UN Convention.
Civilian victims: an ongoing tragedy
Amnesty’s accusations follow dramatic incidents like the one in the Nuseirat camp, where an Israeli airstrike killed 18 people, including four children. The raids continue to hit densely populated areas, with the death toll rising daily.
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