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.
 this whole thing is just heartbreaking. 4 days of hearings and they've got some serious evidence to back up their claims. Israel's been doing some heavy stuff in Gaza, and it's high time someone called them out on it. I'm not saying the tribunal's got all the answers or anything, but at least they're trying to bring attention to what's really going on over there.
 this whole thing is just heartbreaking. 4 days of hearings and they've got some serious evidence to back up their claims. Israel's been doing some heavy stuff in Gaza, and it's high time someone called them out on it. I'm not saying the tribunal's got all the answers or anything, but at least they're trying to bring attention to what's really going on over there. The fact that they're calling out Western enablers too... that's just good stuff. We need more people speaking truth to power and holding those responsible accountable.
 The fact that they're calling out Western enablers too... that's just good stuff. We need more people speaking truth to power and holding those responsible accountable.



 . As a neutral observer, it's hard not to think about the countless lives lost and families torn apart in Gaza
. As a neutral observer, it's hard not to think about the countless lives lost and families torn apart in Gaza  . The tribunal's findings are a major wake-up call for the international community, urging us to take action against these human rights abuses
. The tribunal's findings are a major wake-up call for the international community, urging us to take action against these human rights abuses  . It's time we hold those responsible accountable for their actions, especially the Western enablers who seem to be turning a blind eye
. It's time we hold those responsible accountable for their actions, especially the Western enablers who seem to be turning a blind eye  . I'm all about #JusticeForGaza and hoping this verdict will lead to real change
. I'm all about #JusticeForGaza and hoping this verdict will lead to real change 
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? . It's time for us to demand justice and hold those responsible accountable. I just hope that this verdict sparks some real change and not just more talk
. It's time for us to demand justice and hold those responsible accountable. I just hope that this verdict sparks some real change and not just more talk  .
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. . like, how can we not acknowledge that they've been committing war crimes and violating human rights for years? it's not even a question of whether they're guilty or not, it's just about when we're going to hold them accountable... and btw, it's not just israeli perpetrators, their western enablers too
. like, how can we not acknowledge that they've been committing war crimes and violating human rights for years? it's not even a question of whether they're guilty or not, it's just about when we're going to hold them accountable... and btw, it's not just israeli perpetrators, their western enablers too  . like, who enables this kind of behavior and gets away with it? the US and france are basically Israel's biggest supporters right now, so yeah, they should be part of the solution, not the problem
. like, who enables this kind of behavior and gets away with it? the US and france are basically Israel's biggest supporters right now, so yeah, they should be part of the solution, not the problem  . anyway, the tribunal's calling for justice, which is a start... but we need more than just words, we need action
. anyway, the tribunal's calling for justice, which is a start... but we need more than just words, we need action  .
. . It's like they're saying Israel has been playing with people's lives for years and got away scot-free until now
. It's like they're saying Israel has been playing with people's lives for years and got away scot-free until now  . I think it's time someone held them accountable for the harm they've caused, especially to innocent civilians
. I think it's time someone held them accountable for the harm they've caused, especially to innocent civilians  . It's like a wake-up call for everyone who doesn't know what's been going on in Gaza
. It's like a wake-up call for everyone who doesn't know what's been going on in Gaza  .
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. They're just trying to cover their own backsides while Palestinians are still suffering. This tribunal's verdict is a slap in the face, and we need to keep slapping until someone listens
 They're just trying to cover their own backsides while Palestinians are still suffering. This tribunal's verdict is a slap in the face, and we need to keep slapping until someone listens 
 
 and now they're demanding justice and reparations... like a big ol' bill to pay for the poor people of gaza
 and now they're demanding justice and reparations... like a big ol' bill to pay for the poor people of gaza 
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. . AND IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT ISRAEL, EITHER - WE NEED TO BE THINKING ABOUT HOW WE CAN WORK WITH GLOBAL GOVERNANCE TO MAKE SURE SOMETHING LIKE THIS NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN
. AND IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT ISRAEL, EITHER - WE NEED TO BE THINKING ABOUT HOW WE CAN WORK WITH GLOBAL GOVERNANCE TO MAKE SURE SOMETHING LIKE THIS NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN 