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According to the document presented, the increased attacks and forced relocations apparently serve the purpose of the irreversible expulsion of Palestinians from the occupied territories. The report covers the period from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025.
The report highlights serious human rights violations, particularly Israel's attempts to change the demographic situation in the Gaza Strip through mass destruction of residential areas and blocking humanitarian aid. The UN recorded that about 460 Palestinians died from starvation, one-third of whom are children. The document states that the use of starvation as a method of warfare against civilians qualifies as a war crime and may be considered a crime against humanity under certain conditions.
Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, noted the existence of an "atmosphere of impunity," pointing out that the Israeli judicial system does not hold officials and settlers accountable for their violations.
The United Nations called on Israel to immediately cease its illegal presence in the Palestinian territories and recommended that the international community stop arms supplies that are allegedly used in violation of international humanitarian law.
Israel, for its part, denied all accusations. The country's representation in Geneva characterized the actions of the Office of the High Commissioner as a "malicious campaign of demonization and disinformation," claiming that it collaborates with unreliable experts.
Furthermore, Israeli authorities expressed the opinion that the UN Human Rights Council has long lost its objectivity.
