Two Israeli rights groups say Israel commiting genocide in Gaza in national first
B'tselem and Physicians for Human Rights, two major Israeli rights groups, have published a new report stating that Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide.
The report marks the first time any Israeli NGOs have formally used the term "genocide" to describe Israel's ongoing military campaign in the enclave, although many prominent international NGOs, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and a United Nations Special Committee have been using the term for several months.
Writing on X, B'tselem described Israel's war on Gaza as an "explicit attempt to destroy the population of Gaza and impose living conditions so catastrophic that Palestinian society cannot continue to exist there."
"That is the exact definition of genocide," the post continued.
Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
— B'Tselem בצלם بتسيلم (@btselem) July 28, 2025
It sounds inconceivable. But it’s the truth.
Israel is taking deliberate, coordinated action to destroy the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Explicit statements by Israeli officials, combined with a consistent policy of destructive attacks… pic.twitter.com/tzFmTSfUEX