Israeli war crimes in the Gaza war

World Central Kitchen car after IDF strike

Since the beginning of the Gaza war in 7 October 2023, the Israeli military and authorities have been charged with committing war crimes, such as the collective punishment of the Palestinian people, attacks on civilians in densely populated areas (including bombings of hospitals and medical facilities, refugee camps, schools and educational institutions, and municipal services); the torture and executions of civilians; sexual violence including rape and gang rape of men, women and children; and genocide. Further war crime charges against Israel include forced evacuations, mistreatment and torture of Palestinian prisoners, and the destruction of cultural heritage. Humanitarian organizations such as Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, B'tselem, and Oxfam, as well as human rights groups and experts, including the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry and United Nations special rapporteurs, have documented these actions.[1]

Israel has faced legal charges for its conduct in the war. At the International Court of Justice, Israel was charged with committing genocide in Gaza.[2][3] In May 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity, including using starvation as a weapon of war.[4]

While Israel has faced international condemnation for its alleged war crimes, it has also maintained continued support from the United States.[5] In October 2023, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated the Biden administration had no red lines for Israeli actions where it would stop military support.[6][7] As Israel's largest supplier of weapons, the U.S. has been accused of complicity in Israel's war crimes.[8]

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  2. ^ Powell, Anita (January 5, 2024). "South Africa to Take Israel to Top UN Court on Genocide Claim in Gaza". Voice of America. Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  3. ^ "Which countries have joined South Africa's case against Israel at the ICJ?". Al Jazeera. 2024-06-06. Retrieved 2024-06-14. South Africa brought its case against Israel in December, accusing it of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The death toll from Israel's war there, which began in October, has surpassed 36,500, according to health officials in the besieged and bombarded territory.
  4. ^ Bubola, Emma. "What to Know About the I.C.C. Prosecutor's Request for Warrants for Israeli and Hamas Leaders". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  5. ^ Schneider, Elena (20 May 2024). "Biden: What's happening in Gaza 'is not genocide'". Politico. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  6. ^ "White House says 'not drawing red lines for Israel'". The Times of Israel. Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  7. ^ Liptak, Kevin (2024-05-30). "How Joe Biden's red line on Israel went from a 'parlor game' to a murky millstone". CNN. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
  8. ^ Kane, Alex. "Building the Case for US Complicity". Jewish Currents. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

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