Amnesty International says genocide is occurring in Gaza, an accusation Israel rejects
Associated PressDEC 2024
Amnesty International: Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza
Above: Palestinians gather to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen amid a hunger crisis as the Israel-Gaza conflict continues in south of the Gaza Strip on Dec. 2, 2024. Image copyright: Moiz Salhi/Contributor/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Palestine narrative
The scale and severity of civilian casualties, destruction of infrastructure, and deliberate obstruction of humanitarian aid, combined with dehumanizing statements by officials, demonstrate a clear intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza, which constitutes genocide under international law. The UN and Israel's Western allies must hold the country accountable for its crimes in Gaza.
Pro-Israel narrative
Israel's military operations are legitimate acts of self-defense following Hamas' Oct. 7 massacres, with precautions taken to protect civilians, including evacuation warnings and humanitarian aid facilitation. Hamas' use of civilian areas for military operations has led to unavoidable civilian casualties, and Israel has worked hard to separate terrorists from civilians. This report only demonstrates Amnesty's anti-Israel bias.