A UN report concludes Israeli authorities and Palestinian armed groups have committed war crimes.
Emergency personnel and Palestinians inspect damages in the aftermath of Israel i strikes, following a Hamas surprise attack, at Beach refugee camp, in Gaza City, October 9, 2023.and Palestinian armed groups have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity since and in the aftermath of Hamas’ October 7 last year.
The Commission has argued that it was imperative that all those, who committed crimes be held accountable and that the only way to stop the recurring cycles of violence, including aggression and retribution by both sides, was to ensure strict adherence to international law.
She says, “The Commission found that Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups are responsible for the war crimes of intentionally directing attacks against civilians and of murder or wilful killing, torture, inhuman or cruel treatment, destroying or seizing the property of an adverse city, and outrages upon personal dignity and taking hostages.
The report has revealed that Israel obstructed the Commission’s investigations and prevented its access to both Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
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