Two rights groups are first Israeli voices to accuse Israel of genocideIsraeli human rights groups hold a press conference to issue a report saying Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza, in East Jerusalem, Jul 28, 2025. REUTERS/Ammar AwadIsraeli human rights groups hold a press conference to issue a report saying Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza, in East Jerusalem, Jul 28, 2025. REUTERS/Ammar AwadTwo Israeli human rights organisations said on Monday Israel was committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, the first major voices in Israeli society to level the strongest possible accusation against the state, which vehemently denies it. Rights group B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights Israel released their reports at a press conference in Jerusalem, saying Israel was carrying out "coordinated, deliberate action to destroy Palestinian society in the Gaza strip". Physicians for Human Rights Israel focused on damage to Gaza's healthcare system, saying: "Israel's actions have destroyed Gaza's healthcare infrastructure in a manner that is both calculated and systematic".

Source: bd News24 July 29, 2025 05:13 UTC