Gaza Genocide07 October, 20253 min read
Israel Commits Genocide in Gaza for Two Years, Killing Tens of Thousands of Palestinians
Israeli military strikes in Gaza have killed over 67,000 Palestinians in two years. More than 250 Israelis were abducted by Hamas; 48 remain hostages in Gaza.
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Gaza Conflict Casualties and Accusations
Two years into the Gaza conflict, Israeli bombardment and siege have killed over 66,000–67,000 Palestinians and displaced almost the entire population. Gaza’s Health Ministry reports over 67,000 Palestinians killed, about half of whom are women and children. Israel’s military campaign has devastated civilian areas and forced repeated mass displacement of roughly 90% of Gaza’s 2 million residents.
“The conflict has drawn widespread condemnation, with the UN and major aid groups labeling Israel’s campaign as genocide.”
Major rights groups, UN bodies, and the ICC accuse Israel of genocide and of weaponizing starvation. Israel denies these accusations and claims its actions are lawful self-defense.
Coverage in West Asia now documents mounting calls to suspend Israel from the UN over alleged genocide and war crimes. Some outlets note Israel’s claims that Hamas embeds itself in civilian areas.
Impact of Israeli Siege and Airstrikes
Israel’s siege and airstrikes have created famine conditions that are causing deaths among Palestinians. BBC reports at least 460 Palestinians, including 154 children, have died from malnutrition. Xinhua reports approximately 2,580 people have died from famine and malnutrition.
Bastillepost documents Israeli airstrikes killing entire families and over 2,000 people seeking food. Bastillepost also states that Israeli forces fired warning shots at crowds trying to receive aid. Atalayar reports a deadly strike during humanitarian aid delivery and an Israeli attack that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers.
The attack on aid workers was condemned by President Biden. 1News and Bastillepost note that rights groups and the International Criminal Court accuse Israel of using starvation as a war tactic. This conduct is consistent with allegations of genocide.
Impact of Israeli Military Actions
Israel’s military operations have caused thousands of Palestinians to go missing and have destroyed the systems needed to account for the dead. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) records at least 7,000 unresolved missing cases. These disappearances are driven by Israeli airstrikes, ground assaults, detentions at checkpoints, and soldiers shooting near military zones.
“The ICRC reports at least 7,000 unresolved missing cases, excluding those believed buried under rubble.”
Israel has taken an unknown number of bodies, some of which have been returned as unidentified corpses in mass graves. More than 2,600 Gazans are held in Israeli prisons, with reports of abuse and torture. Israel also restricts journalist access, and this conflict has been the deadliest ever for journalists, health workers, and United Nations staff.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) demands an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of Israel’s siege. Gaza’s Health Ministry describes the situation as a deliberate “health genocide.”
Genocide Allegations and Responses
International legal and diplomatic pressure has intensified around the charge of genocide. Western and West Asian sources report that UN bodies and the ICC have moved toward accountability. Atalayar says the UN accuses Israel of genocide and the ICC is charging Prime Minister Netanyahu with war crimes.
The Independent reports a UN commission accusing Israel of genocide. TRT World highlights expert calls to suspend Israel from the UN for alleged genocide, war crimes, and defiance of ICJ rulings.
La Voce di New York notes UN and rights-group genocide accusations. Mission Network News, however, features a commentator who rejects a UN genocide inquiry as a "debunked myth," a stark outlier against the broad documentation of genocidal acts and starvation policies.
Gaza Conflict and Peace Talks
Diplomacy has not stopped Israel from continuing to bomb Gaza. As Egypt hosts indirect talks on Donald Trump’s 20‑point plan, The Guardian and thenationalnews report Israel agreed in principle while Hamas partially or tentatively accepted. ABC says Hamas offered to release all remaining hostages if Israel withdraws.
“US President Donald Trump has proposed a 20-point peace plan featuring a ceasefire, hostage exchange, phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, Hamas disarmament, and a transitional government led internationally.”
Firstpost outlines the plan’s ceasefire, hostage releases, Hamas disarmament, and gradual Israeli withdrawal. BBC reports that Israeli bombardment continues intensely across Gaza City even during these talks. Photo reporting from AP News and The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel shows Israeli hostages’ families demanding a ceasefire and the release of captives.
WCNC notes Washington’s push for a ceasefire amid Israel’s assault. Meanwhile, thenationalnews tracks famine persistence and a death toll over 66,000, underscoring that negotiations have not halted the killing.