A leading Israeli human rights group has accused Israel of “committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza,” becoming the first such organization to make the claim. B’Tselem said in a major report released on Monday that it came to that “unequivocal conclusion” after an “examination of Israel’s policy in the Gaza Strip and its horrific outcomes,

Two prominent Israeli rights groups say their country is committing genocide in Gaza. It's the first time that local, Jewish-led groups have made such accusations against Israel during nearly 22 months of war.

Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree warned that ships would be targeted "anywhere that can be reached or within the reach of our missiles and drones."

After a long silence, prominent Israelis and activists are increasingly raising alarms about potential war crimes being carried out by the government.

Report marks first time that leading Israeli human rights watchdogs have made the accusation, which Israel vehemently denies