A report published Monday by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel alleges that Israel has continued to commit acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The commission’s investigation focused on the treatment of civilians, including children, throughout the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas that began in October 2023.

The findings suggest that violations persisted even after a temporary ceasefire brokered by the United States. The report claims these actions constitute a broader pattern of systemic violence against the Palestinian population in the enclave.

In response to the publication, the Israeli government dismissed the commission's findings entirely. Israeli officials labeled the report as a component of a "misinformation campaign" directed against the state. The disagreement highlights a fundamental divide between the UN commission’s assessment of the military conduct in Gaza and the Israeli government’s official stance on its operations. While the UN report frames the actions as part of a genocidal campaign, Israel maintains that its military operations are necessary and lawful responses to the security threats posed by Hamas.