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Israel accused of 'genocidal acts' as Gaza blockade continues

Israel continues Gaza blockade as UN experts say 'genocidal acts' committed against Palestinians
MENA
16 min read
Palestinians in Gaza endure day 12 of a complete Israeli blockade, facing severe shortages of food, fuel, and medicine.

Palestinians in Gaza are enduring the 12th day of Israel's total blockade, with no food, fuel, or medicine being allowed into the region.

This comes after Israel halted aid shipments 11 days ago and disconnected the sole power line to a water desalination plant in Gaza, as part of its strategy to pressure Hamas into agreeing to ceasefire terms.

Meanwhile, mediated negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue in Doha, with a US-proposed 60-day ceasefire extension and the release of 10 Israeli captives under discussion.

In a Thursday report, UN experts accused Israel of committing "genocidal acts" by systematically destroying women's healthcare facilities and using sexual violence as a wartime strategy during its conflict in Gaza.

Israel has rejected these allegations.