United Nations Treats Hamas Lies as Fact in New Commission Inquiry

In June, an Independent International Commission of Inquiry (COI) appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council issued a lengthy conference-room paper accusing Israel of “deliberate targeting and killing of Palestinian children” and other crimes in its war against Hamas after the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack. Israel and the United States rejected the report as another example of bias from the commission for failing to address the complicity of Hamas in civilian deaths. Others criticized the report for relying on one-sided allegations lacking in evidentiary support.

What has been less noticed, however, is the paper’s heavy reliance on flawed or disproven claims, allegations, and reporting from U.N. humanitarian agencies.

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Brett Schaefer

Brett Schaefer is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute focusing on the United Nations and international organizations.

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In June, an Independent International Commission of Inquiry (COI) appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council issued a lengthy conference-room paper accusing Israel of “deliberate targeting and killing of Palestinian children” and other crimes in its war against Hamas after the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack. Israel and the United States rejected the report as another example of bias from the commission for failing to address the complicity of Hamas in civilian deaths. Others criticized the report for relying on one-sided allegations lacking in evidentiary support.

What has been less noticed, however, is the paper’s heavy reliance on flawed or disproven claims, allegations, and reporting from U.N. humanitarian agencies.