Gaza Tribunal Hands Down Harsh Verdict, Demands Justice for Israeli Perpetrators and Enablers
A Gaza Tribunal, an unofficial body established in London last year to investigate human rights abuses in the Gaza Strip, has delivered a scathing verdict accusing Israel of committing genocide. The tribunal's findings were released on Sunday after four days of public hearings in Istanbul, Turkey, where evidence was presented by witnesses, survivors, and experts.
At its core, the tribunal's ruling is an indictment of Israeli policies and actions in Gaza, which it described as "mass destruction of residential properties," "deliberate denial of food to the civilian population," torture, and targeted attacks on journalists. The body also found that Israel's war on Gaza has exposed flaws in global governance, suggesting that international organizations are failing to uphold their duties.
But the tribunal's message is clear: those responsible must be held accountable. It called for "Israeli perpetrators" and their Western enablers to face justice, emphasizing that impunity feeds ongoing violence worldwide. The body also criticized two post-war plans proposed by US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron, saying they ignore Palestinian rights under international law.
The tribunal's verdict comes as Israel is facing genocide accusations at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Although a definitive ruling is years away, an interim finding suggested it was "plausible" that Israel was violating the 1948 UN Genocide Convention. Israel has repeatedly denied these allegations.
Critics say the tribunal's findings are long overdue and essential for addressing ongoing human suffering in Gaza. By naming Israeli policies as genocide, the body hopes to galvanize international action and demand reparations from those responsible.
A Gaza Tribunal, an unofficial body established in London last year to investigate human rights abuses in the Gaza Strip, has delivered a scathing verdict accusing Israel of committing genocide. The tribunal's findings were released on Sunday after four days of public hearings in Istanbul, Turkey, where evidence was presented by witnesses, survivors, and experts.
At its core, the tribunal's ruling is an indictment of Israeli policies and actions in Gaza, which it described as "mass destruction of residential properties," "deliberate denial of food to the civilian population," torture, and targeted attacks on journalists. The body also found that Israel's war on Gaza has exposed flaws in global governance, suggesting that international organizations are failing to uphold their duties.
But the tribunal's message is clear: those responsible must be held accountable. It called for "Israeli perpetrators" and their Western enablers to face justice, emphasizing that impunity feeds ongoing violence worldwide. The body also criticized two post-war plans proposed by US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron, saying they ignore Palestinian rights under international law.
The tribunal's verdict comes as Israel is facing genocide accusations at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Although a definitive ruling is years away, an interim finding suggested it was "plausible" that Israel was violating the 1948 UN Genocide Convention. Israel has repeatedly denied these allegations.
Critics say the tribunal's findings are long overdue and essential for addressing ongoing human suffering in Gaza. By naming Israeli policies as genocide, the body hopes to galvanize international action and demand reparations from those responsible.