A UN Human Rights Council-commissioned report accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, citing four of five criteria under the Genocide Convention. The report, authored by a team including former UN rights chief Navi Pillay, details Israel's actions, including a siege, blockade, and targeting of civilians. Israel vehemently rejects the report, calling it distorted and false. While the UN council itself cannot take action, the report could be used by international courts. The commission's findings have spurred calls for international action, including halting weapons transfers to Israel.

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