Gaza War Escalates as UN Commission Accuses Israel of Genocide

As the conflict in Gaza grinds toward its second anniversary, the images coming out look tragically familiar: towering plumes of smoke, shattered buildings, families running for safety, and children trapped in hunger and despair. 

Gaza War Escalates as UN Commission Accuses Israel of Genocide

What began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched its surprise attack on Israel, has turned into an unrelenting cycle of destruction.

Now, nearly two years later, Israel has launched a fresh ground offensive — a full-scale assault on Gaza City. This city, the largest in the enclave, is seen by Israel as Hamas’s final stronghold. To secure victory, Israeli forces say they must take control of it. Overnight, the military stepped up operations, with airstrikes flattening high-rises and residents once again forced to flee.

UN Report: From War Crimes to Genocide

What makes this moment especially grave is a newly released United Nations Commission report. Unlike earlier assessments, this 72-page document does not simply accuse Israel of excessive force or violations of war protocols — it concludes that genocide is taking place in Gaza.

The report outlines four specific acts: large-scale killings of Palestinians, the infliction of serious physical and psychological harm, systematic destruction of infrastructure, and measures aimed at preventing births within the enclave.

It even goes further by naming Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog, and a former defense minister, holding them accountable as agents of the state. According to the commission, this makes the state of Israel itself responsible for genocidal acts.

Israel Pushes Back

Israel has flatly rejected the findings. Its foreign ministry denounced the report as “distorted and false,” accusing the commission of relying on Hamas propaganda. Officials went so far as to call for the Human Rights Council, under which the commission operates, to be disbanded.

This response is consistent with Israel’s long-standing position that UN bodies are biased against it. The government insists that the genocide accusation is nothing more than a “malicious narrative.”

Global Reaction: The “G Word” Gains Ground

Outside Israel, however, the term genocide is gaining traction. U.S. senators, genocide scholars, international human rights organizations, and even Israeli advocacy groups are echoing the claim. South Africa has already taken the matter to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

The taboo has effectively been broken: Israel, a nation founded in the aftermath of the Holocaust, is now being accused of committing the very crime it was created to prevent.

Palestine’s Push for Recognition

Meanwhile, momentum is building for Palestinian statehood. On September 22, France and Saudi Arabia are set to co-chair a conference in New York to promote the long-discussed “two-state solution” — one state for Israel and another for Palestine.

Israel remains firmly opposed, but international pressure is mounting. The prolonged military campaign, once backed by global solidarity after the October 7th attacks, has left Israel increasingly isolated.

Netanyahu’s Defiance

Prime Minister Netanyahu, however, remains defiant. He acknowledges that Israel faces growing diplomatic isolation, particularly in Europe, but insists the country will weather it just as it has survived military sieges. With unwavering U.S. support, he argues, Israel can withstand years of international criticism.

The Battle Over Memory

Yet, as history shows, wars are not only fought with bombs but also with words. Vietnam left behind the word “quagmire.” Iraq became synonymous with “weapons of mass destruction.” Now, Gaza is being tied to the word “genocide.”

These words do not fade quickly. They shape court rulings, human rights records, academic studies, and the collective memory of generations. Even if Israel succeeds militarily, the narrative of genocide may define how this war is remembered globally.

Conclusion

The fighting in Gaza is far from over, but the battlefield has expanded beyond the rubble-strewn streets. Israel now faces a struggle over its legacy. Military victories may capture territory, but they cannot erase the power of words.

Today, the world is beginning to attach one word above all others to the war in Gaza — genocide. And that word, more than any bomb or blockade, may shape Israel’s place in history.


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