{
  "id": 16604372,
  "title": "UN probe accuses Israel of 'extermination' in West Bank",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/un-probe-accuses-israel-of-extermination-in-west-bank-16604372",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T13:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261026/un-probe-accuses-israel-of-extermination-in-west-bank"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Nations-mandated investigation has concluded that Israel has committed the crime of extermination in the West Bank, according to reports. This finding comes alongside the commission's determination that Israel is also responsible for genocide in the Gaza Strip. The U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry detailed that Israeli forces have engaged in numerous crimes against humanity and war crimes within the West Bank, a territory occupied by Israel since 1967. The commission's investigations, which preceded the Israeli general election, revealed that Israeli military operations, bolstered by persistent settler violence, have resulted in a systematic attack against civilians in the West Bank. Allegations include the commission's confirmation of crimes such as extermination, torture, and sexual violence, all committed by the Israeli authorities and forces.",
  "summary": "GENEVA, Switzerland — Israel has committed the crime against humanity of \"extermination\" in the West Bank, while continuing to commit \"genocide\" against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, United Nations-mandated investigators said Monday. The U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry said Israeli forces had also committed other crimes against humanity and war crimes in the West Bank,…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Israel expands expulsions in occupied West Bank to cement control",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/israel-expands-expulsions-in-occupied-west-bank-to-cement-control",
        "published": "2026-10-26T13:11:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "UN panel accuses Israel of crimes against humanity in West Bank, ongoing genocide in Gaza",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/un-panel-accuses-israel-of-crimes-against-humanity-in-west-bank",
        "published": "2026-10-26T13:31:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "UN commission accuses Israel of 'extermination'; Israel slams 'misinformation campaign'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/un-commission-accuses-israel-of-extermination-israel-slams",
        "published": "2026-10-26T14:14:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "UN probe accuses Israel of 'extermination' in West Bank",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/un-probe-accuses-israel-of-extermination-in-west-bank-16616749",
        "published": "2026-10-26T14:43:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}