Amnesty International: Israel’s Gaza Actions Amount to ‘Live-Streamed Genocide’

Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing a “live-streamed genocide” in Gaza. In its latest human rights report, the group said that since October 7, 2023, Israel has displaced nearly 90% of Gaza’s population. It also stated that Israel created a major humanitarian crisis while attacking homes, hospitals, and schools. The report, published in April 2025, strongly criticized the international community for failing to act. It described how the war in Gaza unfolded in real time, while civilians suffered widespread destruction and death.

Amnesty Report Details War Crimes

The new report, titled The State of the World’s Human Rights, was released by Amnesty International in April 2025. It highlights human rights abuses around the globe. A key focus was on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

Amnesty said it has “documented multiple war crimes by Israel” throughout 2024. These include direct attacks on civilians, civilian buildings, and disproportionate use of force. The organization reported that about 1.9 million Palestinians were forcibly displaced. That’s roughly 90% of the total population in Gaza.

‘Entire Families Wiped Out’

Agnes Callamard, the secretary general of Amnesty International, shared powerful words in the report. She said,
“Since 7 October 2023 — when Hamas perpetrated horrific crimes against Israeli citizens and others and captured more than 250 hostages — the world has been made audience to a live-streamed genocide.”

Callamard added that Israel’s attacks have destroyed homes, schools, hospitals, and entire communities. Entire multigenerational families were wiped out, and key infrastructure was reduced to rubble.

Humanitarian Crisis Engineered, Says Amnesty

Amnesty accused Israel of “deliberately engineering an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe.” The organization said that airstrikes, ground attacks, and blocked aid have left people without food, water, shelter, and medical care.

The report explains how hundreds of thousands of families were forced to flee repeatedly as Israeli forces advanced. Many are now living in makeshift tents in overcrowded shelters in southern Gaza. Aid agencies have described conditions in Gaza as “unlivable.”

Reaction from Israel and Its Allies

Israel has not yet officially responded to the latest Amnesty report. In previous statements, Israeli officials have denied targeting civilians on purpose. They say the military actions are aimed at destroying Hamas, which they view as a terrorist group responsible for killing 1,200 people in Israel during the October 7 attacks.

Israel also claims that Hamas operates in civilian areas, making it harder to avoid civilian deaths. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) state that they issue warnings before strikes and take steps to reduce harm to civilians.

The United States and other Western allies of Israel have generally supported Israel’s right to defend itself. However, growing global pressure has led to some criticism of Israel’s actions, especially due to the high number of civilian casualties.

UN and Global Human Rights Concerns

The United Nations and various humanitarian groups have repeatedly raised alarms about Gaza’s worsening crisis. According to UN estimates, over 30,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began, most of them women and children.

The UN also reports that many hospitals have stopped functioning, and medical supplies are running out. Food and clean water are scarce, and infectious diseases are spreading in overcrowded camps.

Amnesty’s report follows similar warnings from Human Rights Watch and Doctors Without Borders. These groups have also described the war in Gaza as one of the worst humanitarian crises in modern times.

Legal and Political Implications

Amnesty International is calling for international investigations into possible war crimes. It is urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to take action against those responsible.

The organization also asked countries to stop supplying weapons to Israel. It stated that continuing arms sales could make those countries complicit in crimes committed during the conflict.

Several countries, including South Africa and Ireland, have supported calls for legal action. Others, including the U.S. and Germany, have opposed such moves.

Ongoing Conflict

The conflict, which began after the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, is now in its 7th month. Despite international peace efforts, fighting continues across Gaza. Talks of a ceasefire have made little progress.

Civilians on both sides remain at risk. In Israel, families of hostages taken by Hamas continue to demand their safe return. In Gaza, the population continues to face bombing, displacement, and lack of basic services.