June 12th 2024.
According to a recent report by the UN Human Rights Council, both Israel and Hamas have been found guilty of committing war crimes during the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. The council's chairperson, Navi Pillay, stressed the importance of holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
Pillay specifically called on Israel to put an end to their military actions in the Gaza Strip. The report outlined several war crimes committed by Israel, including the use of starvation as a means of warfare, targeting of civilians and civilian buildings, and acts of sexual violence, torture, and inhumane treatment.
On the other hand, Hamas and six other armed groups were also accused of committing war crimes, such as attacks on civilians, torture, and taking hostages. Pillay emphasized that the taking of hostages is a serious war crime and called for the immediate release of all hostages.
The report revealed that during an attack by Hamas on Israel last October, around 1,200 people were killed and 250 were taken as hostages. Unfortunately, it is believed that many of these hostages have already lost their lives. In response, Israel launched a massive military offensive on Gaza, resulting in the deaths of over 37,000 people and countless injuries, according to Hamas authorities.
The ongoing conflict has also caused a massive displacement of the population in Gaza, with 1.9 million people being forcibly displaced, according to the UN. Pillay also highlighted that Israel has hindered the work of the commission and has refused access to the occupied Palestinian territories, including Gaza.
The commission conducted a thorough investigation, analyzing thousands of reports, forensic evidence, satellite images, and medical records. They also spoke with victims and witnesses in Turkey and Egypt. The report, which was presented in Geneva, was written by a group of independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council.
The UN Human Rights Office has repeatedly condemned war crimes committed by both sides in the ongoing conflict. However, Israel has rejected the report, claiming that it only focuses on one side of the situation and ignores the fact that Hamas uses civilians as human shields, putting them in harm's way.
In conclusion, the report by the UN Human Rights Council serves as a reminder that war crimes must not go unpunished, and all parties involved must be held accountable for their actions. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has had devastating consequences for innocent civilians, and it is crucial for all sides to work towards a peaceful resolution.
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