Serious UN commission report states genocide is ongoing in Gaza

A shocking report presented by the United Nations' 'Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory' has claimed that the process of genocide in Gaza is still ongoing. This report, presented to the United Nations General Assembly on 14 October, 2026, clearly states that even after the alleged ceasefire agreement in Gaza, serious incidents such as war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide are being committed by Israeli authorities and security forces.

This report analyses the situation from October 2023 to the present. According to statistical data, in the period from 7 October, 2023 to 9 October, 2025, more than 72,600 Palestinians died in Gaza, while more than 1,000 people lost their lives in the West Bank. Subsequently, in the period from 10 October, 2025 to 30 September, 2026, 1,431 Palestinians were killed in Gaza and 137 in the West Bank. The Commission noted that innocent Palestinians are being deliberately killed by Israeli soldiers, even when they do not pose any kind of threat.

According to the report, Israeli authorities consider the Palestinian population a threat to themselves and possess a policy of reducing their population. Due to this mentality, a culture has developed among Israeli soldiers where they target Palestinians even without any orders. Additionally, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and autonomous weapon systems are being used by Israeli forces, which violates international laws. The report also mentions that on 28 May, 2026, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the occupation of 70% of the Gaza area, reflecting his policy of territorial expansion.

The Commission has also obtained evidence in its investigation that the killings and violence carried out by Israeli forces include sexual and gender-based violence. In the West Bank, Israeli security personnel do not use lethal force on Jewish citizens, but separate and discriminatory rules are applied to Palestinians. Since October 2023, Israeli forces have been responsible for 95% of Palestinian killings and 82% of injuries in the West Bank.

On the other hand, this report also raises questions regarding the functioning of the Palestinian Authority. Repressive policies are also being adopted by Palestinian security forces against their own citizens, especially journalists, political activists, and human rights defenders. It has been noted that at least 14 Palestinians were killed by Palestinian security forces during the period from October 2023 to October 2025. Incidents such as firing tear gas and beating protesters during 'Operation Protect the Homeland' have also come to light.

The Commission has requested the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to continue the investigation in this matter and to amend existing arrest warrants or issue new warrants for genocide and war crimes. The report has recommended that Israel immediately relinquish occupation and stop the genocide, and that the Palestinian Authority conduct an independent investigation into the violations of human rights.

It is noteworthy that the Palestinian Authority was established under the Oslo Accords in September 1993 and the Gaza-Jericho Agreement in May 1994. The objective of this institution was to handle administrative responsibilities in parts of the West Bank and Gaza. However, over time, this institution has faced serious allegations of suppressing dissenting voices and violating civil rights.