NEW YORK CITY: Two years into the war in Gaza, a landmark report from the UN Commission of Inquiry has shaken the international community. For the first time, a UN body has formally concluded that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people. As diplomatic activity intensifies ahead of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, the report is dominating closed-door briefings, drawing attention from ambassadors, journalists and diplomats alike. Many are calling it a watershed moment in the decades-old conflict.

A new report accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, in "the strongest and most authoritative UN finding to date".

Gaza genocide news: UN inquiry finds Israel guilty of genocide in Gaza, accusing top officials like Netanyahu of inciting atrocities.