Israel rejects a genocide finding and widens its war

The UN Commission of Inquiry has delivered its starkest assessment yet – finding that Israel has been and is committing genocide in Gaza.

Israel has rejected the report, saying it’s acting in self-defence and takes steps to protect civilians.

Meanwhile, Israel has begun a major ground offensive in Gaza City after weeks of bombardment.

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And abroad, Israel’s strike in the Qatari capital of Doha has rattled Qatar’s mediator role and put hopes of a ceasefire further in doubt.

Today, HuffPost senior diplomatic correspondent Shahid Ahmed on the next stage of Israel’s war.

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