UN Report: Israel and Hamas Accused of War Crimes and Grave Violations During October 2023 Gaza Conflict

Gaza, Gaza Strip Palestine, State of
Both sides responsible for killing civilians despite identifying as noncombatants
Hamas accused of committing sexual violence and deliberately killing or abducting civilians
Israeli forces accused of collective punishment against Palestinians resulting in crime against humanity and over 37,000 deaths according to Ministry of Health in Gaza
Over 1,200 deaths, mostly civilians in October 7 attacks
UN report accuses Israel and Hamas of war crimes and grave violations during October 2023 Gaza Conflict
UN report accuses Israeli forces of acts such as starvation, arbitrary detention, and killing/maiming 'tens of thousands of children'
UN Report: Israel and Hamas Accused of War Crimes and Grave Violations During October 2023 Gaza Conflict

A United Nations inquiry has found both Israel and Palestinian militant groups, including Hamas, committed war crimes and grave violations of international law during the October 7 attacks and the war in Gaza. The findings come from two parallel investigations conducted by the UN Commission of Inquiry.

On October 7, 2023, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups launched a series of attacks against Israel, resulting in over 1,200 deaths, mostly civilians. Three Israeli hostages were also murdered by Hamas during this time.

The UN report accuses Israeli forces of responding to the Hamas-led attacks with collective punishment against Palestinians. This response resulted in a crime against humanity and the death of over 37,000 people according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza. The commission also found that both sides were responsible for killing civilians despite their identifying themselves as noncombatants.

The UN report further accuses Israeli forces of acts such as starvation, arbitrary detention, and the killing and maiming of 'tens of thousands of children.' Hamas is accused of committing sexual violence and deliberately killing or abducting civilians. The commission's findings are likely to be used in future criminal proceedings related to the war in Gaza.

The UN Commission of Inquiry was established by the Human Rights Council on March 1, 2024, following a request from Palestine and Israel. The commission conducted interviews with over 350 witnesses and reviewed thousands of documents to reach its findings.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • Additional evidence is needed to confirm the allegations of sexual violence and deliberate civilian targeting by Hamas.
  • The exact number of civilians killed by Israeli forces versus Hamas needs further investigation.

Sources

86%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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What We Know About the U.N. Report on Israeli and Palestinian War Crimes

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Erika Solomon Thursday, 13 June 2024 09:05
  • Unique Points
    • The United Nations published a report detailing acts of violence in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories on June 13, 2024.
    • Israeli forces responded to Hamas-led attacks with collective punishment against Palestinians, resulting in a crime against humanity and the death of over 37,000 people according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza.
  • Accuracy
    • The number of civilians killed during the attack on October 7, 2023 by Hamas and other Palestinian groups varies between reports.
    • The number of people taken hostage by Hamas also varies between reports.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (75%)
    The article reports on the findings of a United Nations report into war crimes committed by both Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The author does not make any fallacious arguments but does present quotes from the UN report without explicitly endorsing them. There is an example of inflammatory rhetoric with '800 civilians were among the more than 1,000 killed by Hamas and other armed Palestinian groups', which can be seen as appealing to emotions rather than presenting facts in a neutral manner.
    • 800 civilians were among the more than 1,200 killed by Hamas and other armed Palestinian groups involved in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

91%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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CNN reporter breaks down inquiry accusing Israel, Palestinian militants of war crimes

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Wednesday, 12 June 2024 08:32
  • Unique Points
    • A UN inquiry found both Israel and Palestinian militant groups committed war crimes and grave violations of international law during the October 7 attacks and the war in Gaza.
    • Three Israeli hostages were murdered by Hamas.
  • Accuracy
    • The number of civilians killed during the October 7 attacks and the war in Gaza according to each article differs.
    • Israel's alleged war crimes include different actions according to each article.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

76%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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UN inquiry says Israel and Hamas have both committed war crimes since October 7

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Sugam Pokharel, Wednesday, 12 June 2024 07:00
  • Unique Points
    • On October 7, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups launched a murder and kidnapping spree in southern Israel, killing over 1,200 people, mostly civilians.
    • Both Israel and Hamas committed war crimes during the first few months of the conflict. Israel’s alleged war crimes include starvation, arbitrary detention, and killing and maiming ‘tens of thousands of children’.
  • Accuracy
    • Both Israel and Hamas committed war crimes during the first few months of the conflict. Israel’s alleged war crimes include starvation, arbitrary detention, and killing and maiming ‘tens of thousands of children.’
    • Israel declared war on Hamas after the October 7 attacks and launched an assault on Gaza that destroyed much of the enclave and killed over 37,000 people.
    • The United Nations Commission of Inquiry found that both sides routinely disregarded international law during the conflict.
    • Both Israel and Hamas committed sexual violence and torture.
  • Deception (10%)
    The article makes editorializing statements by using phrases like 'damning reports,' 'alarming picture,' and 'strongly disputed by Israel.' It also uses the phrase 'bitterly dividing global opinion' which is an emotional manipulation. The article selectively reports details that support the author's position, such as the number of people killed and taken hostage on October 7, without providing context or balance. The article does not disclose sources for some of the information presented.
    • The findings were strongly disputed by Israel.
    • The damning reports released Wednesday, which cover events up to the end of 2023, paint an alarming picture of both sides routinely disregarding international law in a devastating conflict that has now raged for more than eight months, bitterly dividing global opinion and sending tensions soaring across the Middle East.
  • Fallacies (80%)
    The authors of the article report on the findings of a UN inquiry that both Israel and Hamas have committed war crimes during the conflict in Gaza. While reporting this information, they do not make any fallacious statements or appeals to authority. However, they do use inflammatory rhetoric when describing the actions of both parties as 'massacres' and 'devastating conflict.' This language is not necessary for accurately conveying the information and lowers the score slightly.
    • ][The findings were strongly disputed by Israel.][/
    • Israel's alleged war crimes include starvation, arbitrary detention, and killing and maiming 'tens of thousands of children.'
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication