Israel "categorically rejects the libelous rant published today" says the country's permanent representative to the UN in Geneva, dismissing a report published by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry (COI) that accused Israel of committing "genocide" in Gaza. Speaking to the media, Daniel Meron says the COI has "systematically dismissed Hamas's atrocities" and made efforts to "delegitimise and demonise the state of Israel". The report blames Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top officials for incitement, accusing the country of trying to "destroy the Palestinians" in Gaza. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES