GENEVA — The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on Thursday extending its commission of inquiry into the conduct of hostilities in Gaza, over the objections of Israel and the United States. The vote came during the Council's 60th regular session.

The resolution renewed the mandate of the independent commission first established in 2021 and called for accountability for alleged violations of international humanitarian law. Supporting states, led by members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, argued that continued documentation was essential given the scale of civilian casualties and displacement across the territory.

Israel's mission in Geneva rejected the outcome, describing the commission as structurally biased and its investigators as predetermined in their conclusions. An Israeli foreign ministry spokesperson said the country would not cooperate with the inquiry and accused the Council of ignoring attacks on Israeli civilians.

The United States voted against the measure and criticised what its delegation called disproportionate focus on Israel. The American delegation noted the country has a history of joining and distancing itself from the Council under successive administrations.

European members were divided, with several abstaining while citing concerns about the humanitarian situation and the ongoing displacement of civilians in Gaza. Aid agencies operating in Gaza welcomed the extended mandate, which is expected to yield updated findings to the Council and the General Assembly in the coming months.