May 6, 2025 3:48 am
Full News

Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza

Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, asserting that its military actions meet the criteria outlined in the 1948 Genocide Convention. In a detailed report titled “You Feel Like You Are Subhuman”: Israel’s Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza, Amnesty presents evidence of indiscriminate civilian killings, serious harm to civilians, and conditions imposed to bring about the physical destruction of Palestinians in Gaza.
The report, based on months of research, witness interviews, satellite imagery analysis, and official statements, claims Israel’s actions demonstrate intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza. Amnesty’s Secretary-General Agnes Callamard stated, “Our findings reveal a consistent pattern of genocidal acts, with Israel aware of the irreparable harm it is inflicting.”
Amnesty criticized Israel for ignoring international warnings and legally binding directives from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza’s civilians. Callamard called the situation a “wake-up call to the international community,” urging immediate action to stop the alleged genocide.
Evidence of Genocidal Intent
Amnesty reviewed over 100 statements by Israeli officials, including 22 from senior leaders managing the war, which they claim explicitly dehumanized Palestinians and justified genocidal acts. These statements, the report alleges, were often mirrored by soldiers on the ground, celebrating the destruction of Palestinian homes, schools, and mosques.
Amnesty dismissed Israel’s claims that its military targets Hamas fighters embedded within civilian populations. The report argued that this justification does not absolve Israel of its responsibility to avoid disproportionate attacks and protect civilians.

Amnesty also found no evidence that alleged diversion of humanitarian aid by Gaza-based armed groups justified Israel’s severe restrictions on life-saving assistance to the region’s civilian population.
International Criticism and Reaction
Israel’s foreign ministry rejected the report as “false” and based on fabrications, accusing Amnesty of bias. Israeli officials maintain that their military actions are defensive, aimed at neutralizing Hamas after the October 7 attacks, and allege that criticism of their operations amounts to anti-Semitism.
Callamard also criticized the international community for its failure to press Israel to end its actions in Gaza. She condemned the delay in ceasefire calls and continued arms shipments to Israel, labeling it a “shameful failure.”
“This genocide is enabled by decades of impunity for Israel’s violations of international law,” Callamard said, urging governments to take decisive action and end what Amnesty calls “atrocities in Gaza.”
The report’s findings have sparked further debate on the global response to the humanitarian crisis and accountability in the Gaza conflict.

Source: Al Jazeera

Related News
“Mind it, I am a freedom fighter”
Maldivian President Holds Nearly 15-Hour Long Press Conference, Breaks World Record
Barack Obama Faces Scrutiny as Democratic Party Reckons with 2024 Election Losses
US Election discussion [Video]
Target Killings & Attacks Against Hindus in Bangladesh; Over 3,000 Attacks, 23 Murdered So Far in Yunus Regime
Bangladeshi Actor Masud Ali Khan Dies at 95
Related Posts
Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Possible “At Any Moment
Pakistan Accuses India of Violating Indus Waters Treaty, Prepares Formal Notice
India Suspends Indus Water Treaty Amid Rising Tensions with Pakistan
Myanmar Junta May Weaponize Nuclear Power Plant, Warns UN Envoy
India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate Following Pahalgam Attack
Trump Announces 100% Tariff on All Foreign Films
More News

Netanyahu Reports Progress on Ceasefire and Captive Deal, but No Timeline Given

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed the parliament of progress in reaching a ceasefire agreement and securing the release of captives in Gaza, though he refrained from providing a timeline. Meanwhile, Hamas’s armed wing warned that the safety of some captives hinges on the Israeli army’s activities in areas of Gaza experiencing intensified military actions.Israeli […]

ICC Warrants for Israeli Leaders Amid Growing Gaza Conflict

JERUSALEM, Dec 2 — The ongoing conflict in Gaza has intensified international scrutiny of Israel’s military actions, with the International Criminal Court (ICC) issuing arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The warrants, issued in November 2024, highlight the increasingly […]

Iran Faces Mounting Pressure Amid Economic Crisis and Nuclear Negotiation Stalemate

Iran’s clerical leadership is grappling with a worsening economic crisis and growing public discontent, prompting cautious discussions about re-engaging with the United States on a nuclear deal. Despite deep mistrust of U.S. President Donald Trump, Tehran is reportedly considering negotiations to ease crippling sanctions, which have driven the country’s economy to its most fragile state […]

Brazil Will Not Engage in a Trade War with the United States

Brazil has no intention of engaging in a trade war with the United States. On Tuesday, Brazil’s Minister of Institutional Relations, Alexandre Padilha, made this statement. Brazil’s position was announced following U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff on steel. French news agency AFP reported this news. Brazil is the second-largest steel exporter […]

Canada to Lower Immigration Targets Amid Policy Challenges, Says Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will significantly reduce its immigration targets after acknowledging his government’s failure to strike the right balance post-pandemic. The decision marks a shift in policy as Trudeau faces mounting criticism over immigration and its impact on housing affordability. Trudeau’s Liberal government had initially planned to welcome 500,000 new permanent […]

Greece in Advanced Talks to Acquire Israeli Rocket Systems in Military Modernisation Push

ATHENS – Greece is in advanced negotiations to purchase 36 PULS rocket artillery systems from Israel, a deal worth an estimated €600-700 million ($630-735 million), two officials confirmed on Friday. The move is part of Athens’ multi-billion euro effort to modernise its military. The proposed deal, which includes domestic production of components, will be submitted […]

Woman Arrested in Saif Ali Khan Attack Case

The attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has taken a new turn, with the arrest of a woman from Nadia, West Bengal. Police claim that the woman is connected to the main suspect, Shariful Islam Shehzad. According to Indian media reports, the woman helped Shariful, a Bangladeshi national, enter India illegally. As per a […]

Trump Demands Full Disclosure on Assassination Attempts, Questions Suspects’ Use of Foreign Apps

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump has instructed the Secret Service to provide him with complete details regarding two assassination attempts against him, expressing frustration over delays in disclosure and raising concerns about the suspects’ use of foreign encrypted apps. The first attempt occurred in July 2024 at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where […]

ICC Counsel’s Application For Arrest Warrant Against Two Taliban Leaders

The chief counsel of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has applied for the issuance of arrest warrants against Afghanistan’s highest spiritual Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani. On Thursday, ICC Chief Counsel Karim Khan made the appeal on charges of crimes against humanity for widespread discrimination against women. “Evidence from the […]

Trump Considers Rejoining WHO Amid Criticism of Funding Disparities

LAS VEGAS, Jan 25, 2025 – President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he may consider rejoining the World Health Organization (WHO), just days after ordering a US exit from the global health agency. Trump cited the WHO’s mishandling of the Covid-19 pandemic and other international health crises as reasons for the initial decision. “Maybe […]