A UN commission of inquiry concludes Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, citing four genocidal acts under international law: killing members of the group, causing serious bodily and mental harm, deliberately inflicting conditions to destroy the group, and imposing measures to prevent births. The report points to statements by Israeli leaders and the pattern of military conduct as evidence of genocidal intent. Israel categorically rejects the report as distorted and false, maintaining its actions are in self-defense against Hamas. The commission urges all countries to prevent and punish genocide.