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Israel Probes Hundreds of Alleged War Crimes in Palestinian Conflict Amid US Pressure
The Israeli government has launched investigations into hundreds of alleged violations by its defense forces in the Palestinian conflict, following mounting pressure from the US. According to US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller, the killing of Palestinian residents by Israeli forces is "unacceptable" and demands thorough investigation and accountability .
The US has made it clear that it expects the Israeli government to take concrete action, emphasizing that shooting fleeing Palestinian civilians is unacceptable. While the US won't conduct its own investigation, relying on Israel to take appropriate measures, this incident is only one of many reported human rights abuses.
Reports of extrajudicial killings, torture, and rape have surfaced, including the alleged torture and rape of a 15-year-old boy by Israeli Border Police. The Israeli government has argued that it has addressed these allegations through its own military discipline and legal systems, but critics argue that this is insufficient .
The United Nations has expressed concern over the reported human rights violations, with experts calling for accountability and an end to impunity. The international community is watching closely as Israel navigates these allegations, with many calling for greater transparency and accountability. The UN Human Rights Council mandated the Commission on May 27, 2021, to "investigate, in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in Israel, all alleged violations of international humanitarian law and all alleged violations and abuses of international human rights law" .
Amnesty International has documented unlawful Israeli attacks, including indiscriminate attacks, which caused mass civilian casualties and must be investigated as war crimes. The organization spoke to survivors and eyewitnesses, analyzed satellite imagery, and verified photos and videos to investigate air bombardments carried out by Israeli forces .
The relentless bombardment of Gaza has brought unimaginable suffering to people who are already facing a dire humanitarian crisis. After 16 years under Israel’s illegal blockade, Gaza’s healthcare system is already close to ruin, and its economy is in tatters. Hospitals are collapsing, unable to cope with the sheer number of wounded people and desperately lacking in life-saving medication and equipment .