Gaza Genocide28 October, 20253 min read
Israel Commits Genocide in Gaza, Killing Over 100 Palestinians Amid Siege and Starvation
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Israeli attacks in Gaza killed over 100 Palestinians amid ongoing siege and starvation. More than 20,000 Palestinian students and over 1,000 educators have been killed or injured.
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Conflict and Ceasefire Breakdown
Israel bombed Gaza after the ceasefire was interrupted, killing at least 100 Palestinians, including many children. The Israeli government openly declared that no militant leaders would be spared in targeted killings. Turkey condemned Israel’s attacks as violations of the truce.
“Since the ceasefire was interrupted, Israeli bombings in Gaza have killed at least 100 Palestinians, including many children, with hundreds injured and ongoing rescue efforts amid fears of more casualties under rubble.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered “immediate, powerful strikes in Gaza” coordinated with the United States. The militant group denied involvement in the recent attacks on Israeli troops and publicly said it would respect the U.S.-mediated ceasefire.
Despite this, Israel continued striking and expanded its list of targets to dozens of Palestinian militant leaders. These raids and deaths are documented across outlets that differ sharply on framing, yet agree that Israel’s military actions in Gaza have killed large numbers of Palestinians since the truce faltered.
Allegations of Mass Killings
West Asian outlets and rights-focused reports accuse Israel of genocide and present staggering death counts that underscore systematic destruction of Palestinian life. Sky TG24 reports more than 68,000 Palestinians killed, mostly women and children. UNICEF figures cited by Al Jazeera say at least 20,000 children have been killed and 17,000 have become orphans since October 2023.
Arab News says a UN commission of inquiry is among those accusing Israel of committing genocide. Arab News PK highlights that some UK officials avoid the term and that the UN inquiry has not formally labeled it genocide, deferring to the ICJ. Together, these sources document mass killing and widespread child victimization that many describe as genocide, even as legal determinations continue.
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Israel’s devastation of Gaza is amplified by policies that restrict aid and movement, deepening civilian deprivation that legal bodies have flagged. The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to permit humanitarian aid into Gaza after Israel banned the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. Israel also banned the International Committee of the Red Cross from visiting Palestinian prisoners it classifies as "illegal combatants."
“The ICJ recently ordered Israel to permit humanitarian aid into Gaza, where UNRWA had been banned.”
Systemic economic strangulation is documented through more than 800 checkpoints, revoked work permits, and withheld customs revenues that have crushed incomes and employment across the Occupied Palestinian Territory. European actors publicly state that bombing is not a solution, and Italy highlights humanitarian efforts. Despite this, Israeli raids continue to kill and destroy, particularly in southern Gaza.
Human Impact of Gaza Conflict
The human toll is catastrophic and consistent with what many sources describe as genocide. Al Jazeera reports a Gaza family that lost all five sons and now cares for 36 orphaned grandchildren. UNICEF data it cites puts child deaths at a minimum of 20,000 and orphans at 17,000 since October 2023.
The Palestinian Ministry of Education, cited by both İlke Haber Ajansı and Arab News PK, reports over 20,000 students killed and over 31,000 injured. Educators have been killed, detained, and schools destroyed.
Arab News documents Israel demolishing two West Bank elementary schools and repeatedly raiding and vandalizing universities. This shows a broader assault on Palestinian education alongside mass killing in Gaza.
Israel's Military Actions and Politics
Beyond Gaza, Israel expanded lethal operations and faced internal political pressure while still receiving U.S. backing for strikes. RaiNews reports Israel killed Hussein Ali Tohmeh, a Hezbollah logistics official in southern Lebanon, and says an Israeli reservist was killed near Rafah. The report also quotes Hamas denying attacks on Israeli troops and asserting it would respect the U.S.-mediated ceasefire, even as Israeli bombings continued.
“Israeli forces killed Hussein Ali Tohmeh, a Hezbollah official involved in weapons logistics in southern Lebanon... An Israeli reservist... was killed in an attack by Palestinian militants near Rafah. Hamas denied involvement... and pledged to respect the U.S.-mediated ceasefire.”
Sky TG24 shows Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attacking Netanyahu for maintaining the ceasefire and aid instead of seeking Hamas’ destruction. AP News confirms Israel’s strikes were coordinated with Washington. This triangulates a picture of Israeli escalation beyond Gaza, hardline pressure at home to intensify the war, and ongoing U.S. support for Israeli military actions that have killed large numbers of Palestinians.
