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UN Report Accuses Israel of Systematic Attacks on Women's Healthcare in Gaza

UN Report Accuses Israel of Systematic Attacks on Women's Healthcare in Gaza

A comprehensive UN investigation labels Israeli actions as genocidal acts, detailing systemic violence against Palestinian women.
A report released by the UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, presents grave allegations against Israel, characterizing its military operations in Gaza as systemic attacks on women's healthcare facilities.

The 49-page document, submitted to the UN Human Rights Council, states that these actions represent 'genocidal acts' and include the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war against the Palestinian population.

The report highlights the deliberate targeting and destruction of maternity wards, the primary IVF clinic in Gaza, and other healthcare facilities dedicated to women’s reproductive health.

The commission asserts that these attacks, compounded by blockades on food and medical supplies, significantly undermine the reproductive capacity of Palestinians in Gaza.

Specific findings indicate that Israeli security forces have systematically incorporated forms of sexual and gender-based violence into their operational protocols, including incidents of forced public stripping, sexual harassment, and assaults.

The report categorizes these behaviors as war crimes and crimes against humanity.

It documents an alarming prevalence of sexual violence, with the commission concluding that it is increasingly used as a method of war to intimidate and control the Palestinian population.

Testimonies provided during public hearings in Geneva detailed experiences of humiliation and physical violence faced by Palestinian detainees, with accounts of public nudity and sexual assault perpetrated by security forces.

Notably, the report indicates that such acts of violence against women correspond with broader military strategies aimed at exerting control over the Palestinian community, aiming to induce psychological trauma and establish dominance.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed the allegations contained within the report, labelling them as unfounded and biased, reflecting a longstanding dispute between the Israeli government and the UN regarding the accuracy of such assessments.

Additionally, the commission has called for accountability through international mechanisms such as the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing the lack of Israeli judicial proceedings against members of the military accused of abuses.

The report reinforces the notion that systematic impunity exists for individuals committing acts of violence against Palestinians.

As of recent reports, Israel has not been a signatory to the Rome Statute that governs ICC jurisdiction for crimes of genocide and other serious offenses, complicating the international community's recourse to address these allegations.

Moreover, the document articulates a marked increase in female casualties in Gaza, accounting for a substantial percentage of the overall death toll, indicating that women and children are disproportionately affected by the ongoing military conflict.

The implications of the findings resonate beyond immediate humanitarian concerns, raising critical questions regarding the enforcement of international law in conflict zones and the protection of civilian rights amidst ongoing hostilities.
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