A ceasefire in Gaza has not stopped what a group of independent, United Nations-commissioned experts describe as genocide by Israel in the Palestinian territory, according to a report released on Monday, October 26, 2026.
The report was issued by the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The experts said the ceasefire had not ended the alleged violations and raised concerns about the continuing impact of the conflict on Palestinians.
The report also accused Israeli forces of committing crimes against humanity, including torture and rape, in the occupied West Bank. These allegations add to ongoing international scrutiny of the treatment of Palestinians and the application of international humanitarian and human rights law.
Israel denies the genocide and sexual assault allegations. Israeli authorities had not immediately responded to the report’s publication, according to the Associated Press report.
The experts’ findings could potentially be used by prosecutors at the International Criminal Court or in other jurisdictions to pursue legal action and seek accountability for victims and their families. Any such proceedings would depend on the relevant courts, available evidence and applicable legal standards.
The report has renewed questions about whether the Gaza ceasefire can provide lasting protection for civilians and whether alleged violations will be investigated through international legal mechanisms.
The commission’s conclusions should be distinguished from a final court judgment establishing criminal responsibility. The allegations remain contested, and legal proceedings would need to assess the evidence under the relevant standards.
As international attention remains focused on Gaza and the West Bank, the report is likely to contribute to further debate over civilian protection, accountability and the future of the ceasefire.
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