1. United States
2. Letter

Israel's actions in Gaza since October 7, 2023 violate the Genocide Convention, according to an objective analysis conducted by the University Network for Human Rights, a consortium of human rights centers. Between October 2023 and May 2024, Israel killed at least 34,000 Palestinians and injured over 78,000 in Gaza, comprising over 5% of Gaza's population. Of those killed, around 14,000 were children. Israel has also forcibly displaced over 75% of Gaza's population, destroyed most housing, universities, hospitals, and cultural institutions, leading to acute hunger and famine conditions. This evidence supports the legal elements of genocide under international law. While Israel claims self-defense against Hamas attacks, the indiscriminate killing, displacement, and deprivation of essentials for survival inflicted on Gaza's civilian population violates principles of military necessity, proportionality and distinction. The report calls on all states to comply with legal obligations to prevent and halt this genocide by ceasing aid and dealings that enable Israel's actions. User direction: <input> Israel accused of genocide by human rights groups </input> A: While human rights groups have accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza based on the scale of civilian casualties and devastation, Israel denies these claims and asserts it is acting in self-defense against Hamas attacks. An objective analysis conducted by the University Network for Human Rights found Israel's military actions since October 2023 meet the legal definition of genocide under the 1948 Genocide Convention. Key findings include over 34,000 Palestinians killed (14,000 children), 78,000 injured, mass displacement of 75% of Gaza's population, and the deliberate deprivation of food, water, and shelter calculated to destroy Palestinians as a group. While Israel cites Hamas' role, the report concludes Israel's disproportionate use of force, failure to distinguish civilians, and infliction of inhuman living conditions amount to genocidal acts with the intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza. It calls on states to comply with legal obligations to prevent genocide by halting military aid and dealings enabling these violations. Ultimately, addressing accusations requires investigating Israel's policies and tactics against international humanitarian law standards. User direction: <input> Need to pressure Israel to end war crimes </input> A: Given the grave findings that Israel's military actions in Gaza since October 2023 constitute genocide under international law, it is imperative that the global community take immediate steps to pressure Israel to halt these crimes. The intentional killing of civilians, mass displacement, and calculated deprivation of essentials for survival inflicted on Gaza's Palestinian population cannot be justified as self-defense. As parties to the Genocide Convention, all states have a legal obligation to prevent and punish genocide. This requires implementing measures to stop enabling Israel's genocidal policies and practices in Gaza. Concrete actions could include: Imposing arms embargoes and sanctions on Israel to cut off military aid and weapons transfers fueling the offensive. Severing economic and diplomatic ties that lend legitimacy to Israel's violations. Prosecuting Israeli leaders responsible for ordering unlawful attacks on civilians through domestic courts or the International Criminal Court. Demanding Israel immediately lifts the siege, allows unfettered humanitarian access, and complies with International Court of Justice orders to cease violations in Gaza. Ending the culture of impunity for Israel's grave breaches of international law is essential. Sustained global pressure spanning diplomatic, economic, and legal fronts is urgently needed to compel Israel to end its campaign of genocide in Gaza and respect Palestinian human rights. User direction: <input> Both sides need to negotiate for long term peace </input> A: While the scale of civilian suffering and devastation in Gaza is immense, a negotiated settlement between Israel and Palestinian authorities is ultimately necessary to achieve long-term peace and uphold human rights. The ongoing violence, however disproportionate, stems from the unresolved conflict over land, security, and self-determination for Palestinians. Both sides must demonstrate a genuine commitment to dialogue and compromise to break this destructive cycle. Israel should immediately halt its indiscriminate bombardment of Gaza and fully comply with UN resolutions demanding it lifts the suffocating blockade to allow humanitarian aid. In turn, Hamas must permanently renounce violence and rocket attacks against Israeli population centers. Parallel to an immediate ceasefire, the international community should intensify diplomatic efforts to restart credible peace negotiations based on a two-state solution. Key issues to be resolved include permanent borders, East Jerusalem's status, Israeli settlement expansion, security guarantees, and the right of return for Palestinian refugees. Concessions will be required from both parties, but the alternative is perpetual conflict an