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UN Report: Israeli Attacks on Gaza Medical Facilities Constitute War Crimes, Says Panel

A UN panel has accused Israel of deliberate assaults on medical infrastructure in Gaza, actions considered war crimes.

By Farnaz FassihiSource: nytimes.com1 min read
UN Report: Israeli Attacks on Gaza Medical Facilities Constitute War Crimes, Says Panel
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In brief

UN investigators have accused Israel of conducting "relentless and deliberate" attacks on medical facilities in Gaza, labeling these actions as war crimes. The report criticizes Israel’s tactics following the Hamas attack a year ago, calling for an immediate cessation of the destructive actions against Gaza’s health infrastructure.

United Nations investigators have issued a report accusing Israel of committing war crimes through systematic attacks on medical facilities and staff in the Gaza Strip. The report describes these actions as "relentless and deliberate" and accuses Israel of imposing "collective punishment" on Palestinians since the attacks by Hamas on October 7 the previous year. Led by Navi Pillay, the commission asserts that Israel's siege has prevented Gaza hospitals from receiving essential resources, exacerbating the healthcare crisis. Israel's UN ambassador, Danny Danon, refuted the allegations, stating the report is detached from reality and emphasized the focus should be on Hamas's actions.

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