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The commission also accused Benjamin Netanyahu of inciting genocide. Plus, Donald Trump files $15bn lawsuit against the New York Times Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. A UN commission of inquiry has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and accused senior Israeli officials including Benjamin Netanyahu of inciting it. What did it conclude? That Israel has committed the following acts with intent to destroy the Palestinians, in whole or in part: killing; causing serious bodily or mental harm; deliberately inflicting conditions of life calculated to bring about the destruction of the Palestinians; and imposing measures intended to prevent births. What’s the latest in Gaza? Israel on Tuesday launched its long-threatened ground offensive into the densely packed streets of Gaza City. The IDF said it believes 40% of the estimated 1 million population of Gaza City and its outskirts have so far left after Israeli evacuation orders. Israel told those remaining to flee southwards. This is a developing story. Follow our liveblog here. What do we know about the shooter’s political motivations? They remain unclear. Bullet casings found with the shooter’s gun were inscribed with references to video games and online culture. Continue reading...
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