On April 29, 2025, Amnesty International released its annual human rights report, accusing Israel of committing a “live-streamed genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza. The organization asserts that Israel has acted with the specific intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza, thereby committing genocide.
Key Allegations
Mass Displacement: Amnesty reports that nearly 90% of Gaza’s population—approximately 1.9 million people—have been forcibly displaced, leading to widespread homelessness and humanitarian distress.
Deliberate Humanitarian Crisis: The report alleges that Israeli forces have deliberately created conditions leading to a humanitarian catastrophe, including severe shortages of clean water, electricity, and medical care.
Violations of the Genocide Convention: Amnesty contends that Israel’s actions violate the United Nations Genocide Convention, citing acts such as causing serious bodily or mental harm to civilians and deliberately inflicting conditions calculated to bring about their physical destruction.
Israel’s Response
The Israeli government has firmly rejected Amnesty’s accusations, labeling them as false and biased. Israel maintains that its military operations are aimed at neutralizing threats from Hamas and are conducted in accordance with international law.
