A damning report released by a United Nations inquiry accused Israel of orchestrating a deliberate campaign to destroy Gaza’s healthcare system during the Gaza war. The report, which will be presented to the U.N. General Assembly on Oct. 30, detailed Israel’s actions as war crimes and crimes against humanity, specifically the extermination of civilians.
Former U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay highlighted Israel’s relentless and intentional attacks on medical facilities and personnel, resulting in severe consequences for the children of Gaza. The conflict was ignited by a deadly attack by Hamas militants on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, leading to a devastating cascade of events that crippled the healthcare infrastructure in Gaza.
The report sheds light on the disproportionate impact of Israel’s actions on innocent civilians, particularly the vulnerable children who suffered from both direct and indirect consequences of the destruction of the healthcare system.