UN report accuses Israel of genocidal acts against Palestinians
- A U.N. report claims Israeli forces committed genocidal acts and sexual violence against Palestinians since 2023.
- The report comes amidst ongoing military operations in Gaza, resulting in numerous civilian casualties.
- Turkey and several other nations have called for a decisive international stance against Israel and a permanent ceasefire.
In March 2025, a United Nations report outlined serious accusations against Israeli armed forces regarding their conduct in the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the West Bank since the escalation of hostilities in 2023. The U.N. Human Rights Council's findings allege that Israeli military operations have been characterized by acts of sexual violence and systematic destruction of healthcare facilities, particularly targeting those providing sexual and reproductive health services. This assault reportedly included the bombing of maternity wards and clinics, with destructive consequences including the loss of thousands of embryos. In response to these allegations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly refuted the report's findings. He labeled the U.N. Human Rights Council as