UN Report Accuses Israel of Genocidal Acts and Gender-Based Violence in Gaza

The report alleges systematic attacks on reproductive healthcare and sexual violence, prompting strong denials from Israeli officials.

A UN commission report claims Israel intentionally targeted Gaza's reproductive healthcare facilities, including the destruction of its main fertility clinic and maternity wards.
The report accuses Israeli forces of using sexual violence, including forced public nudity and assault, as a tactic to oppress and destabilize Palestinians.
It states that measures such as blocking medical aid and destroying fertility resources were aimed at preventing births among Palestinians, constituting genocidal acts under international law.
Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have condemned the report as baseless, labeling the UN Human Rights Council as biased and anti-Semitic.
The report highlights a broader pattern of gender-based violence and collective punishment by Israeli forces, while Israel maintains its actions are aimed at combating Hamas terrorism.