Israels alleged violation of Geneva conventions in the convention in the Palestinian conflict have raised global concerns about war crimes and the need for accountability under international law. In the context of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, allegations of israeli war crimes including excessive use of force and targeting civilians, have been raised. These claims often center on violation of international law, particularly in Gaza. Accountability for such actions has been a point of contention with calls for investigations by the international criminal court (ICC) and other bodies to ensure compliance with the Geneva conventions.

Allegations of indiscriminate attacks, attacks, excessive force, and disproportionate military response by Israeli forces in Palestinian territories, leading to high civilian casualties. Destruction of homes, schools, hospitals and other essential infrastructure, raising concerns about violations of the Geneva convention’s protection for civilian property. Israel’s blockade of Gaza has been criticized for contributing to severe humanitarian crises, violating the rights of civilians to access essential resources and medical aid. The unresolved issues of war crimes and violations of international law further fuel tensions and hinder progress in achieving a long-term peace agreement between Israel and Palestine.

One major concern is the high number of civilian casualties, with many Palestinians, including women and children, being killed or injured during Israeli military operations. This raises question about whether Israel is using too much force in ways that violate international laws meant to protect civilians during conflict. The destruction of civilian infrastructure like homes, schools and hospitals. The Geneva convention clearly state that such buildings should be protected in war, but many of these have been targeted or damaged, making life even harder for people in conflict areas.

Disproportionate use of force in the 2014 Gaza war Israel’s military actions resulted in the deaths of over 2200 Palestinians, including a significant number of civilians, while retaliating against rocket attacks from Hamas. Human rights groups’ including amnesty international, argued that Israel’s use of artillery and airstrikes in densely populated civilian areas constituted a disproportionate use of force, violating the Geneva convention’s requirement for distinction proportionality in warfare. Targeting civilian structure, including residential buildings, school and hospitals. A well-known case involved the destruction of the AL-JALAA tower in Gaza, which housed media houses for Al-Jazeera and the associate press. Critics argue that these attacks breached the Geneva conventions by targeting civilians’ infrastructure that did not have a direct military purpose.

Illegal Israeli settlements in the west bank is the violation of fourth Geneva convention which prohibits an occupying power from transferring its civilian population into occupied territory. Despite numerous UN resolutions condemning these settlements, Israel has continued to expand them, with more than 600,000 settlers now living in the west bank. This expansion is seen as a violation of international law and a key obstacle to peace efforts between Israel and Palestine. Human right groups have documented the use of white phosphorus by israel in the 2008-2009 Gaza war, particularly in civilian areas such as school and densely populated neighborhoods. White phosphorus is highly controversial because, while not banned, its use in civilian areas is considered a violation of international humanitarian law due to its devastating effects, causing severe burns and long-lasting damage.

The alleged violations of the Geneva conventions by the israel in its conflicts with Palestinians raise serious concerns regarding international humanitarian law. In term of accountability, the lack of thorough internal investigations and prosecution for alleged war crimes further deepens the problem. While Israel defends its action on security ground. Strong alliances with powerful nations shielded Israel from significant international consequences despite repeated calls for accountability. Without a stronger commitment to international legal standards, the cycle of violence and alleged violence is likely to continue.