IAGS Declares Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza; 98 Palestinians Killed on September 1, 2025
Key Takeaways
- IAGS declared Israel is committing genocide in Gaza; 63,000+ Palestinians deaths cited.
- September 1, 2025: 98 Palestinians killed, 404 wounded in Gaza; 63,557 total deaths.
- Indonesian police used tear gas, rubber bullets on student protesters; 10 deaths reported.
- Pakistani drone strikes in Afghanistan killed three, injured seven; Afghan government condemned attacks.
- Bomb blast in Quetta, Pakistan killed 11 at rally; 30 others injured.
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IAGS: Israel committing genocide in Gaza.
The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) declared on September 1, 2025, that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, citing over 63,000 Palestinian deaths and the destruction of infrastructure. The resolution, supported by 86% of voters, adds to the growing number of organizations using the term for Israel’s actions and could further isolate Israel in global public opinion.
Gaza: 98 Palestinians killed, 404 wounded.
On September 1, 2025, 98 Palestinians were killed and 404 wounded in Gaza, with nine deaths from hunger and malnutrition, bringing the total death toll since October 7, 2023, to 63,557. Israeli forces killed at least 78 Palestinians in attacks across Gaza.
Indonesia: Police use tear gas on protesters.
On September 2, 2025, Indonesian police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at student protesters near two universities in Bandung, following nationwide protests against government spending. The protests have resulted in 10 deaths since last week.
Pakistan: Drone strikes in Afghanistan.
On August 27, 2025, Pakistani drones struck homes in Afghanistan's Nangarhar and Khost provinces, resulting in three deaths and seven injuries. The Afghan government condemned the attacks as a violation of national sovereignty.
Quetta, Pakistan: Bomb blast at rally.
A bomb blast killed at least 11 people at a public rally in Quetta, Pakistan, on Tuesday, with another 30 injured. The rally commemorated the anniversary of the death of Sardar Ataullah Mengal; no group has claimed responsibility.
Global Overview
News Roundup: Gaza, floods, protests.
News updates from August 27-28, 2025, included the situation in Gaza, protests in Israel and Indonesia, and missile strikes in Kyiv. Other events included devastating floods in Pakistan.
Regional Hotspots
Bannu, Pakistan: Attack on paramilitary base.
On September 2, 2025, six security personnel and six militants were killed during an assault on a paramilitary force base in Bannu, northwest Pakistan. The attack, which lasted 12 hours, involved a suicide bomber and a subsequent gun battle.
UK: Arrests related to Palestine Action.
In London, 67 people were charged for supporting the pro-Palestine group Palestine Action, which the UK government banned under terrorism laws. In Oban, a 59-year-old man was arrested and charged as part of an ongoing investigation into support for Palestine Action.