The UN Human Rights Office in Geneva has issued a report identifying signs of 'ethnic cleansing' in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories. The report highlights increased military attacks, systematic destruction of entire neighborhoods, and denial of humanitarian aid as actions that seemingly aim for a permanent demographic change in the Gaza Strip. It raises serious concerns regarding forced relocations which appear to be targeted towards the long-term displacement of the Palestinian population.

Additionally, the report notes that from November 2024 to the end of October 2025, at least 463 individuals, including 157 children, are predicted to die of starvation in the Gaza Strip due to extreme conditions exacerbated by conflict. It stresses that employing starvation as a weapon against civilians constitutes a war crime, framing the humanitarian crisis within a legal and moral context that carries international implications.

In the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, the report states that Israeli security forces have unlawfully used violence. These findings are part of a broader pattern of behavior that has been monitored in the region and shed light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the political challenges facing Palestinians. The implications of the report may catalyze international responses, including potential sanctions or calls for investigations, depending on international institutions' reactions.