#IDF / Israeli Army Investigating Dozens of Suspected Violations of International Law by Its Soldiers in Gaza
IDF is beginning to investigate itself. Apparently nobody thought dropping dumb bomb, bunker busters and using white phosphorus might kill scores of innocent civilians, or constitute a war crime.
[…] The investigation is being carried out against the backdrop of South Africa's application to the #ICJ in The Hague accusing Israel of committing #genocide against the Palestinians in #Gaza. Israel denies the charge. In less than a month, Israel is required to submit a report to the court on its operations in Gaza and to detail how Israel and the IDF react when suspicions arise of actions that are contrary to international law.
Key cases to be investigated
Flowing up of the building housing the University of Palestine near Gaza City in January. Fatal shooting by IDF soldiers of three Israeli hostages. The deaths of dozens of civilians in a strike aimed at killing Ibrahim Biari, the Hamas Jabalya battalion commander. The deaths of 21 IDF reservist soldiers in the Gaza Strip following a missile strike and explosion of explosive material in the building they were stationed in.
