The committee added that Israeli officials have publicly supported policies to destroy “vital water, sanitation and food systems” in Gaza as well as prevent access to fuel. Israel has previously rejected accusations of genocide in the Palestinian enclave.

Many international experts have warned that Israel’s assault amounts to a genocideSouth Africa brought its genocide case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in December. In January, the court found it “plausible” that Israel is conducting genocide in Gaza.

The report details how Israel's policies and practices inflict collective punishment on the Palestinian people in an attempt to wipe them off the map.