Bericht des UN-Hochkommissars für Menschenrechte, 19.2.2026 (engl. Original)
Israeli forces, Hamas, and other Palestinian armed groups have continued to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza, gross violations and abuses of international human rights law, and atrocity crimes.
The human-made humanitarian catastrophe further deepened, which included the spread of famine, starvation and malnutrition, and the critical lack of healthcare and other basic necessities across Gaza.
The cumulative impact of Israel forces’ conduct of hostilities in Gaza since 7 October and its long-standing blockade of Gaza has been the infliction of conditions of life increasingly incompatible with Palestinians’ continued existence as a group in Gaza. This conduct has occurred through recurrent violations of international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law. These violations also encompassed the commission of crimes under international law, and appeared to aim at a permanent demographic shift in Gaza raising concerns over ethnic cleansing. Israel has a legal obligation to take the steps ordered by the International Court of Justice, to prevent acts of genocide, to prevent and punish the incitement to commit genocide, and to ensure enough aid reaches Palestinians in Gaza. All States are also obligated under international law to take action to prevent and punish genocide.
There remains a pervasive climate of impunity in relation to gross violations of international human rights law and serious violations of international humanitarian law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, some constituting war crimes and possibly other international crimes. No meaningful steps were taken by Israel’s justice system in relation to accountability for violations committed by Israel’s officials and/or settlers. Further, the manner in which hostilities were conducted by Israeli forces in Gaza has been emblematic of what comes with pervasive impunity. There must also be accountability for serious violations of international law, including possible international crimes, by Hamas and its armed wing, Al Qassam Brigades as well as other Palestinian armed groups
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