UN Commission Report Accuses Israel of State Policy Supporting Settler Violence Against Palestinians
A UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry released a report Wednesday finding that Israel is primarily responsible for settler violence in the West Bank, claiming Israeli authorities grant impunity for attacks on Palestinians. The report also documented Hamas-affiliated forces committing war crimes including executions and torture in Gaza. The findings have drawn criticism from Israeli officials and observers who argue the report exhibits bias against Israel.
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry released a report Wednesday concluding that Israeli settler violence in the West Bank functions as a "means of implementing Israeli State policy," including maintaining occupation and displacing Palestinians. The commission documented allegations of settlers assaulting, abducting, and abusing Palestinian children, and committing or threatening sexual violence. The report also identified 249 cases of Hamas-affiliated executions and severe physical violence in Gaza during 2024-2025, resulting in at least 108 deaths, which the commission characterized as war crimes. Commission chair Srinivasan Muralidhar stated that while settler violence stems from Israeli policies and Hamas violence exploited a vacuum created by Israeli attacks, both inflict deliberate suffering on Palestinian civilians. The report has drawn criticism from Israeli officials and UN Watch, which argues the distribution of attention in the report reflects persistent bias against Israel despite its inclusion of violations by both sides.
What's missing
The article does not provide Israel's detailed response to the specific allegations in the UN report beyond the general denial of sexual violence claims and the criticism from UN Watch regarding bias. The full scope of the commission's methodology, evidence standards, and how it verified claims is not detailed.
What different sources said
- The Jerusalem PostRight
UN report on Israel condemned for equating settlers, Palestinian terrorists
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