Amnesty Accuses Hamas of Crimes Against Humanity

Amnesty International has accused Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups of committing crimes against humanity during and after the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

In a detailed report, Amnesty said these groups carried out serious violations of international law, including war crimes and crimes against humanity.

The report highlights the mass killing of civilians, the taking of hostages, and the mistreatment of those hostages.

Amnesty also mentioned that the hostage-taking was part of a planned strategy.

The report comes as Amnesty continues to accuse Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, an allegation Israel strongly rejects.

The findings mark a significant shift in Amnesty's position, as it had previously only accused Hamas of war crimes.