Israeli authorities and security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza, and war crimes in the occupied West Bank, an independent UN inquiry said https://t.co/61poVhRzmR
Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
It sounds inconceivable. But it’s the truth.
Israel is taking deliberate, coordinated action to destroy the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Explicit statements by Israeli officials, combined with a consistent policy of destructive attacks and other practices of annihilation, prove beyond a doubt that Israel’s target is the entire population of Gaza.
Entire cities razed to the ground; medical, educational, religious and cultural infrastructure systematically destroyed; 2 million Palestinians forcibly displaced with the aim of expelling them from Gaza; and, of course, mass starvation and killing - all this amounts to an explicit attempt to destroy the population of Gaza and impose living conditions so catastrophic that Palestinian society cannot continue to exist there.
That is the exact definition of genocide.
The report we are releasing today is a warning: The ideology driving the Israeli regime is not confined to Gaza.
The same regime, the same army, the same leaders and the same commanders are implementing extremely violent practices against Palestinians in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and within Israel. We are already witnessing the spillover of practices Israel is using in Gaza to other areas - on a different scale, but guided by the same logic. In the West Bank, this is taking the form of airstrikes, demolition of refugee camps, mass evictions, and the deliberate destruction of Palestinian economy and society.
No Palestinian who lives under the genocidal Israeli regime is safe.
There is no justification for genocide – not “self-defense”, not “security”, and not the heinous acts committed by Hamas on October 7, 2023, which triggered profound existential fear among Israelis.
The international community has not only failed in its duty to stop the atrocities, but the leaders of the Western world, particularly the United States and Europe, also share responsibility by providing support that enables Israel’s acts of destruction. It is the duty of the international community to stop the genocide Israel is carrying out in Gaza.
On social media, we are seeing footage of people buried under bombed-out buildings, displaced persons’ camps on fire, children starving, people desperate for water, and hospitals left unable to treat the injured and the sick.
As a human rights organization it is our duty and responsibility to say the truth: Genocide is happening, right here and right now.
This is our genocide, and we need to stop it.
Read the full report, “Our Genocide” >>
https://t.co/s6yp30kObZ
Update: We have submitted the entire 'Eye on Palestine' archive (around 270 GB) to the ICC, Hind Rajab foundation, and South Africa legal team, for ongoing legal cases.
Thanks to the team at @EyeonPalestine for their tireless work documenting the horrors of this genocide.
Follow them here:
https://t.co/iYGWuQaiFq
Also follow support the @HindRFoundation legal team.
We will provide a torrent link for public download soon. The file contains 52,000 videos and images, most of which show war crimes in Gaza and the West Bank.
The state of Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza strip.
Watch this video to understand how Amnesty International arrived at this conclusion.
Governments must take action—they have the power to end this genocide.
#EndGazaGenocide
The world has witnessed the government of Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in occupied Gaza. Month after month, the government of Israel has treated Palestinians in Gaza as a subhuman group unworthy of human rights and dignity, demonstrating its specific intent to physically destroy them. Israel's government and state officials responsible for the crime of genocide must be held accountable. We are calling on all States to use every legal avenue to bring suspected perpetrators to justice. No one should be allowed to commit genocide and remain unpunished. https://t.co/lyfB55V7Y5
Our @AJIunit investigation exposes war crimes in Gaza through the medium of photos and videos posted online by Israeli soldiers themselves during the year-long conflict.
Watch the full film here. #GazaCrimes
@ezzatkamel عن جابر بن عبد الله رضي الله عنهما قال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يُعلمنا الاسْتِخَارَةَ *في الأمور كلها* كالسورة من القرآن.
يقول الحافظ ابن حجر في "فتح الباري" (11/184) : " يتناول العمومُ العظيمَ من الأمور ، والحقيرَ ، فرب حقير يترتب عليه الأمر العظيم "
We, a collective of professionals, practitioners, and decision-makers across various industries, are profoundly concerned by the recent actions taken against some individuals (e.g. @Voulnet ) due to their stance on the situation in Palestine. It is deeply disconcerting to witness the weaponization of terms like "hate speech" and “antisemitism” to suppress and delegitimize legitimate expression of concern and empathy for an oppressed group.
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The essence of democracy is the ability to voice dissent and express perspectives, especially on grave issues affecting human lives and dignity. Labeling such voices as "hate speech" and “antisemitism” is a mischaracterization that muddies genuine dialogue and attempts to mute a viewpoint.
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Many companies, including @SentinelOne and @cybereason, have prided themselves on upholding principles of free speech, inclusivity, and moral integrity. Their recent decisions, which read as efforts to 'cancel' an individual for his views, are disappointing, to say the least. This not only questions their commitment to these principles but also raises concerns about the depth of their corporate values.
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The right to defend oneself doesn’t give license to violate international laws. Israel, as recognized by the UN, remains an occupying power in territories like Gaza. The widespread repercussions civilians face, like interruptions in utilities and humanitarian aid, cannot and should not be ignored. To remain silent or suppress these voices under the guise of 'hate speech' is not just a disservice but a grave moral oversight.
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We firmly believe that tackling double standards and championing justice are pivotal. Peace is a byproduct of justice, and silencing voices that call for it is counterproductive.
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We wish to make it unequivocally clear: the recent 'cancel culture' moves by companies against individuals expressing solidarity with Palestinians deeply impact our individual perspectives and values. While our commitment to professional impartiality remains unwavering, as individuals, we cannot ignore the broader societal implications of these actions. Our personal decisions, including whom we choose to engage with, will undoubtedly be influenced by the ethical stances of organizations.
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In our capacities as professionals, we always strive for unbiased and objective engagements. But, at the same time, we are individuals with convictions. We believe in a world where dialogue is encouraged, diverse opinions are respected, and justice is non-negotiable.
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We hope for a world where dialogue is encouraged, where diverse opinions are respected, and where justice is non-negotiable.
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#AllVoicesMatter
That was a detailed response indeed. The breadth of topics you've touched upon almost veers into the territory of a "straw man fallacy." The primary focus was the illegality of collective punishment of civilians, the basic human rights of Palestinians, Israel's recognized obligations as an occupying power over Gaza by the UN, and the dangers of 'cancel-culture' #AllVoicesMatter. We must address these crucial issues head-on, without digressions.
The stark reality remains: while you and I have the privilege of engaging in this "intelligent, argument-based" discussion, 2.3 million people continue to live under siege by Israel, after some officials repeatidly dehumanized them, describing them as "Human Animals", and openly expressing their intention to treat them as such (i.e. human animals), with a death toll that exceeds 8,000 "considerable number of causalities are children".
International rules of law must be abided by, war crimes must be prosecuted, Peace and Justice go hand in hand, and above all: civilians must be protected at all costs. hope that this is the bare minimum we can agree on, since much of what you've brought up has been repeatedly debated, with each side firmly entrenched in its own perspective anyways.
@BrodtOleg@rana__khalil@Voulnet (🧵) Looking for "peace"? be fair, eliminate double standards, and ack the Palestinian's right for a fully functioning state of their own. And stopping taking actions that are violating international laws would help as well. Thanks.
@BrodtOleg@rana__khalil@Voulnet (🧵) any military response by the occupying power to armed resistance of the occupation must adhere to the principles of distinction, proportionality, and necessity. *Civilians should never be targeted, or become subject of collective punishment*.
@BrodtOleg@rana__khalil@Voulnet But let’s look at a definition of terrorism: ‘the use of intentional violence and fear to achieve political or ideological aims.’
For the sake of argument: wouldn’t Israel, by that definition, be a “terrorist” organization itself?
@BrodtOleg@rana__khalil@Voulnet Why would there be “any” arguments about condemning terrorist organization?! There is no ambiguity: we condemn, and never support *any* terrorist organization!