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Israel's Actions in Gaza: War Crimes and Accountability

The UN and Human Rights Watch accuse Israel of war crimes and potential genocide in Gaza. The article explores the reasons behind Israel's actions, the challenges of accountability, and the international response.

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Gideon Sa'ar

Can Israel be held accountable for these practices? How?: Holding Israel accountable is a complex legal and political process. International courts have jurisdiction, but their ability to enforce judgments is limited. Individual prosecutions in national courts are also possible, but these also face considerable obstacles.
Are Arab states and the international community doing enough to deter Israel from such behavior?: Whether Arab states and the international community are doing enough is a matter of debate. There have been calls for sanctions and investigations, but unified international action has proven elusive due to competing geopolitical interests and differing perspectives on the conflict.
Why does Israel continue to commit practices that the UN and human rights organizations call "war crimes"?: Israel's continued actions, described by the UN and human rights organizations as war crimes and potentially genocide, stem from its ongoing conflict with Hamas and its stated aim to neutralize Hamas capabilities. Israel argues its actions are within the bounds of international law, while critics contend its methods disproportionately harm civilians.
What can be done to improve the humanitarian situation and hold accountable the parties involved in the Gaza conflict?: The situation in Gaza is extremely volatile and highly politicized, making it difficult to find a consensus on how to proceed. A comprehensive approach is necessary involving humanitarian aid, political negotiations, and international legal mechanisms to protect civilians and ensure accountability.
How can Israel be compelled to comply with the orders of the International Court of Justice and the Security Council's resolutions regarding its conduct in the war?: Enforcing international law on Israel is challenging due to the geopolitical complexities of the conflict. While international courts and bodies have issued rulings, their enforcement relies on the cooperation of states, some of whom have strong political ties to Israel and are hesitant to impose sanctions.

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