Monday, March 23, 2009

London Paper Investigates Alleged War Crimes in Gaza

Israel's claim of ethics continues to unravel.  Link to 3 short videos about alleged Israeli war crimes during the Gaza conflict.
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Guardian investigation uncovers evidence of alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza

by Clancy Chassay and Julian Borger
London-Guardian, March 23, 2009
Palestinians claim children were used as human shields and hospitals targeted during 23-day conflict

The Guardian has compiled detailed evidence of alleged war crimes committed by Israel during the 23-day offensive against Gaza earlier this year, involving the use of Palestinian children as human shields, the targeting of medics and hospitals, and drone aircraft firing on civilians.

Three Guardian films based on a month-long investigation, add weight to calls this week for a full inquiry into the events surrounding Operation Cast Lead, which was aimed at Hamas but left about 1,400 Palestinians dead, including up to 300 children.

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) refused to respond directly to the allegations made against its troops, but issued statements denying the charges, and insisted international law had been observed.

The Guardian's investigation follows soldiers' evidence published in the Israeli press about the killing of Palestinian civilians and complaints by colleagues involved in the military operation that the rules of engagement were too lax...
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