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The United Nations said it had found “clear evidence” that war crimes may have been committed in Israel and the Gaza Strip in the recent conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas.
The statement was made by the Commission of Inquiry for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, which is investigating possible violations committed during the conflict.
In a press release, the commission said armed groups in Gaza had shot hundreds of unarmed civilians and that taking hostages and using civilians as human shields were “war crimes.”
The group said it was “gravely concerned by Israel’s recent attack on Gaza” and the announcement of a total siege of the Gaza Strip. The measure includes withholding water, food, electricity and fuel, which the UN says “will undoubtedly cost civilian lives.” and constitute collective punishment.”
“The Commission urges the Israeli security forces and Palestinian armed groups to strictly respect international humanitarian law and international human rights standards,” the UN statement said.
In the text, the United Nations stated that the only path to peace was to “address the root causes of the conflict, namely ending the illegal occupation of Palestinian territories and recognizing the right of the Palestinian people to selfdetermination.”
2 of 3 Israeli soldiers carry a body while collecting bodies after Gaza attacks in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, southern Israel, October 10, 2023. — Photo: Portal/Ronen Zvulun Israeli soldiers carry a body while collecting bodies after Gaza attacks in Kibbutz Kfar collecting bodies in Aza, southern Israel, October 10, 2023. — Photo: Portal/Ronen Zvulun
The conflict in the region began last Saturday (7). Gunmen from Hamas, a terrorist group operating in Palestinian territory, invaded Israel and attacked several cities. That day, members opened fire on civilians who were on the streets. Below you can find out what has happened so far.
In retaliation for the attacks, Israel increased its troops in the south of the country and on the edge of the Gaza Strip. This Tuesday, the Israeli Defense Ministry said it had regained control of the border.
According to the Israeli government, no invasion was registered on Monday (9). To prevent further invasions, mines were laid in the area of the barrier that Hamas broke through on Saturday.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas lasted four days. This Tuesday, Israel announced a major attack against the terrorist group, bombing more than 200 targets in the Gaza Strip.
Civilians are the main victims of the arsenal deployed by Hamas and Israel
What has happened so far?
▶️ How was the attack? The actions were concentrated near the Gaza border, from where Hamas fired 5,000 rockets.
- Armed men from the south of the country invaded Israeli territory by land, air and sea, on motorcycles and paragliders.
- There were reports that the invaders shot people in the streets and kidnapped dozens of Israelis (including women and children) and took them to Gaza as hostages.
▶️ What was Israel’s reaction? Faced with the Hamas offensive, the Israeli government began retaliatory measures.
- “We are at war and we will win,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said shortly after the attack.
- “Our enemy will pay a price he has never known.”
- Also on October 7, Israel launched bombing raids on the Gaza Strip.
3 of 3 VE infographic shows the conflict between Israel and Hamas point by point — Photo: Editoria de arte/g1 VE infographic shows the conflict between Israel and Hamas point by point — Photo: Editoria de arte/g1