UN inquiry: Israel's Gaza ceasefire fails to halt alleged genocide

A UN-commissioned inquiry reported Monday that Israel's ceasefire in Gaza has not halted alleged genocide, accusing Israeli forces of crimes against humanity including torture and rape in the West Bank. Israel denies the claims. The Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory said Israel is "continuing to commit genocidal acts" in Gaza, citing expansion from 53% to 60% territorial control since October 2025, with at least 196 Palestinians killed. It documented sexual violence against detainees, including rape and strip-searches. The findings could support prosecutions at the International Criminal Court. The report follows the October 2023 Hamas attack that killed 1,200 people, with Israel's campaign having killed over 74,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.