UN inquiry documents 16,000 pieces of evidence proving Israel’s war crimes and genocide in Gaza

Sidoti said the two-year investigation, conducted by the UN-backed commission, is based on over 16,000 verified items of evidence, including photos, videos, and witness testimonies authenticated according to UN forensic standards. The materials directly link Israeli military units to attacks on civilians, hospitals, and humanitarian convoys.

He explained that the commission, established by the UN Human Rights Council in May 2021, has continued to collect testimonies from survivors and eyewitnesses, and used satellite imagery and digital forensics to map violations and identify perpetrators.

“The commission’s work goes beyond documentation,” Sidoti said. “We have identified specific Israeli army units responsible for major crimes, and in several cases, individual commanders and government officials who issued direct orders for attacks on civilians.”

Sidoti recalled that on November 21, 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Zionist regime’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former army minister Yoav Gallant on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity against Palestinians in Gaza.

He added that all commission reports are submitted to both the UN Human Rights Council and the UN General Assembly, and are publicly available, rejecting claims of any undisclosed findings.

According to Sidoti, only the Israeli government and the United States have criticized the commission’s work, while the majority of the international community has recognized its credibility and integrity.

The latest data from Gaza’s Health Ministry shows 68,531 Palestinians martyred and 170,402 injured since the start of Zionist regime’s genocidal war, underscoring the scale of devastation documented in the UN commission’s files.