Archive · 23 Sep 2025
UN Report: Israel's Intent in Gaza, West Bank Criticized
A U.N. report claims Israel wants to stay in charge of Gaza forever and make sure more Jewish people live in the West Bank.
The report also says Israel is destroying buildings in Gaza.
The Israeli government disagrees and says it is fighting Hamas, not the people of Gaza.
Israel has expanded control over 75% of Gaza through various actions.
The UN report says that actions by Israel are intended to establish control and alter the area.
The Israeli government doesn't agree with the report.
A U.N. report states Israel aims to establish permanent control over Gaza and a Jewish majority in the West Bank.
The report highlights the systematic demolition of civilian infrastructure in Gaza.
Israel has expanded its control to 75% of the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli mission in Geneva has dismissed the report's findings.
The report was released by the U.N. Commission of Inquiry.
- Who
- U.N. Commission of Inquiry, Israeli government
- What
- A U.N. report alleging Israeli intent to establish permanent control of Gaza, a Jewish majority in the West Bank, and demolition of civilian infrastructure.
- When
- Report released on Tuesday, October 2023 (related to the conflict)
- Where
- Gaza, West Bank
- Why
- The report suggests the actions are aimed at establishing control and altering demographics.
U.N. Commission of Inquiry Findings
Israeli Government's Position
Intent
U.N. Commission of Inquiry Findings
Israeli government intends to establish permanent control of Gaza and a Jewish majority in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli Government's Position
The Israeli mission in Geneva dismissed the report’s findings.
Actions in Gaza
U.N. Commission of Inquiry Findings
Extensive, systematic demolition of civilian infrastructure.
Israeli Government's Position
Israel maintains its war is not against the population of Gaza.
- Main Subject
- Israeli actions and intent in Gaza and West Bank
- Report Issuer
- U.N. Commission of Inquiry
- Key Findings
- Intent to establish permanent control over Gaza and a Jewish majority in the West Bank.
- Gaza Control
- Israel expanding control to 75% of the Gaza Strip
- Gaza Actions
- Systematic demolition of civilian infrastructure, military corridors, expansion of the border buffer zone and security zones
- Israel's Stance
- Dismisses the report; Maintains war is against Hamas, not the population of Gaza.