Israel committing genocide in Gaza, say Israel-based human rights groups

28/07/2025 11:00 The Guardian

Reports detailing intentional targeting of Palestinians as a group, and systemic destruction of Palestinian society, add to pressure for actionTwo leading human rights organisations based in Israel, B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights, say Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and the country’s western allies have a legal and moral duty to stop it.In reports published on Monday, the two groups said Israel had targeted civilians in Gaza only because of their identity as Palestinians over nearly two years of war, causing severe and in some cases irreparable damage to Palestinian society. Continue reading...

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