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HRW Accuses Israel of War Crimes in Gaza

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes, including forced displacement and potentially ethnic cleansing, in Gaza.

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Human Rights Watch (Hrw)United Nations (Un)Unrwa

Nadia HardmanAhmed BenchemsiBenjamin NetanyahuImam HamadLouise Watteridge

How does Israel justify its actions?: Israel's government justifies the evacuations as necessary for military operations and a way to protect civilians. However, HRW argues that Israel must demonstrate that the displacement is the only feasible option to comply with international humanitarian law.
What is the basis of the HRW report, and what event is notably excluded?: The HRW report is based on interviews with Gazan residents, satellite imagery analysis, and public data collected until August 2024. It does not include the October 2024 Israeli offensive, which displaced at least 100,000 more people.
What is the main accusation made by Human Rights Watch (HRW) against Israel?: Human Rights Watch (HRW) accuses Israel of committing war crimes through forced displacement of civilians in Gaza. The organization details evidence of Israeli officials engaging in actions that constitute the war crime of forced displacement and possibly ethnic cleansing.
What kind of personal testimonies are used to support the report's findings?: The report highlights the testimonies of displaced Palestinians, like Imam Hamad, who has been forcibly displaced multiple times. These testimonies paint a picture of systematic displacement and a deliberate attempt to remove Palestinians from their homes.
What specific actions by Israel are cited as potentially amounting to ethnic cleansing?: According to HRW, Israel's actions in Gaza, particularly the creation of no-go zones, likely meet the definition of ethnic cleansing, as Palestinians are forcibly removed and prevented from returning. The report cites specific areas like the Netzarim and Philadelphia corridors as examples.

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