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War crimes in the Gaza war

This article is about war crimes in the conflict that began on 2023. For war crimes during the 2008–2009 conflict, see War crimes in the Gaza War (2008–2009).

Israelis killed during Re'im music festival massacre
Destruction caused by an Israeli airstrike on the El-Remal area in Gaza City on 9 October 2023

Since the start of the Gaza war on 7 October 2023, the UN Human Rights Council has identified "clear evidence" of war crimes by both Hamas and the Israel Defense Forces.[1] A UN Commission to the Israel–Palestine conflict stated that there is "clear evidence that war crimes may have been committed in the latest explosion of violence in Israel and Gaza, and all those who have violated international law and targeted civilians must be held accountable."[2][3][4] On 27 October, a spokesperson for the OHCHR called for an independent court to review potential war crimes committed by both sides.[5]

On 29 December, South Africa filed a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, alleging that Israel's conduct amounted to genocide.[6]

The International Criminal Court confirmed that its mandate to investigate alleged war crimes committed since June 2014 in the State of Palestine extends to the current conflict.[7][1][8] On 20 May 2024, the Chief Prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan announced his intention to seek arrest warrants against leaders of both sides of the conflict, including Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif and Ismail Haniyeh, and Israeli leaders Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.[9][10][11][12] In November, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant and Mohammed Deif, who is believed to have been killed in an Israeli airstrike, alleging "criminal responsibility" for war crimes and crimes against humanity.[13]

  1. ^ a b "Is Israeli bombing of Gaza a violation of international laws?". Al Jazeera. 12 October 2023. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  2. ^ Farge, Emma (10 October 2023). "UN rights chief condemns Israeli 'siege' of Gaza, militants' taking of hostages". Reuters. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Commission of Inquiry collecting evidence of war crimes committed by all sides in Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories since 7 October 2023" (Press release). UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. 10 October 2023. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  4. ^ "How international law applies to war, and why Hamas and Israel are both alleged to have broken it". Associated Press News. 17 October 2023. Archived from the original on 18 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  5. ^ "War crimes by both sides in Israel-Gaza war". Al Jazeera. Archived from the original on 24 May 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  6. ^ Roelf, Wendell; Sterling, Toby (29 December 2023). "South Africa files genocide case against Israel at World Court". Reuters. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Is Israeli bombing of Gaza a violation of international laws?". Al Jazeera. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  8. ^ "ICC prosecutor in Israel to meet survivors of Oct. 7 onslaught, families of victims". Times of Israel. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  9. ^ Lau, Chris (20 May 2024). "Live updates: Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, Benny Gantz ultimatum, Netanyahu government in turmoil". CNN. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC: Applications for arrest warrants in the situation in the State of Palestine". International Criminal Court. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  11. ^ "Israel Gaza war: ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders". BBC News. 20 May 2024. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  12. ^ Belam, Martin; Bayer, Lili; Livingstone, Helen (20 May 2024). "ICC chief prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leader over alleged war crimes – live updates". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  13. ^ "ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander". BBC. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.

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