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Amnesty International Accuses Hamas, Israel of Crimes Against Humanity

12/13/2025

Summary

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Amnesty International published a 173-page report accusing Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups of crimes against humanity during and after the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
The report says these acts form a systematic attack on civilians and calls for accountability from Hamas, Israel, and the Palestinian Authority.
It reiterates genocide accusations against Israel in Gaza, which Israel denies, and marks a shift in Amnesty International's stance.

History

Historical Context

The 2015 United Nations report on the Gaza conflict revealed over 2,200 Palestinian deaths, attributing war crimes to both Hamas and Israel. This echoed Amnesty International's earlier findings of human rights violations. The ongoing violence highlights the urgent need for international intervention to address these persistent human rights abuses, as emphasized by Amnesty's recent reports calling for accountability from all parties involved.

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Story summary

Amnesty International published a 173-page report accusing Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups of crimes against humanity during and after the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
The report says these acts form a systematic attack on civilians and calls for accountability from Hamas, Israel, and the Palestinian Authority.
It reiterates genocide accusations against Israel in Gaza, which Israel denies, and marks a shift in Amnesty International's stance.

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