UN Report: Israel and Hamas Accused of War Crimes in Gaza Conflict, Over 400 Civilian Casualties

Gaza, Gaza Strip Palestine, State of
Hamas militants accused of committing war crimes by launching indiscriminate rocket attacks against Israeli civilian targets.
Israeli forces accused of committing war crimes and violating international humanitarian law during military operations in the Gaza Strip.
Over 400 civilians killed in at least six attacks targeting densely populated areas such as markets, refugee camps, and residential buildings.
UN Human Rights Office accuses both Israeli authorities and Hamas militants of alleged abuses, focusing on six incidents resulting in mass civilian casualties and destroyed infrastructure.
UN Report: Israel and Hamas Accused of War Crimes in Gaza Conflict, Over 400 Civilian Casualties

Title: Israel and Gaza Conflict: Allegations of War Crimes and Violations of International Law

Lead: Israeli forces have been accused of committing war crimes and violating international humanitarian law during their military operations in the Gaza Strip. The United Nations Human Rights Office has released several reports detailing alleged abuses by both Israeli authorities and Hamas militants, with a focus on six incidents that resulted in mass civilian casualties and destroyed infrastructure.

Paragraph 1: According to the UN Human Rights Office, Israeli forces may have repeatedly violated the laws of war by failing to distinguish between civilians and fighters. In a report published on June 19, 2024, it was stated that Israeli authorities are responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity and violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.

Paragraph 2: The six incidents examined in the report occurred between October 9 and December 2, 2023. The use of heavy bombs on at least six occasions resulted in the deaths of a total of over 400 people, including civilians and fighters. Some of these attacks targeted densely populated areas such as markets, refugee camps and residential buildings.

Paragraph 3: The UN Human Rights Office also accused Hamas militants of committing war crimes by launching indiscriminate rocket attacks against Israeli civilian targets. However, the report emphasized that Israel bears the greater responsibility for protecting civilians due to its superior military capabilities and control over the situation.

Background: The conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has a long history, with tensions escalating in May 2023 following clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. The ensuing violence resulted in widespread destruction and loss of life on both sides.

Conclusion: The UN Human Rights Office reports highlight the need for accountability for all parties involved in the conflict, with a focus on ensuring that international humanitarian law is upheld to protect civilians and prevent further harm. It is crucial that all sides engage in dialogue and work towards a peaceful resolution to this ongoing conflict.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • Are there any recent developments or updates to the conflict that may have affected the accuracy of this report?
  • Were all relevant sources consulted in the creation of this article, including those from both Israeli and Palestinian perspectives?

Sources

90%

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UN says Israel’s use of heavy bombs in Gaza is potential war crime; Israel rejects allegations

The Hill News Site: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate-seethe-republicans-call-for-israeli-elections/ Brad Dress Wednesday, 19 June 2024 16:08
  • Unique Points
    • The UN human rights office accused Israel of potential war crimes through the use of heavy bombs on at least six occasions from Oct. 9 to Dec. 2, 2023.
    • Six incidents involved munitions including 2,000-pound, 1,000-pound and 250-pound bombs in densely populated areas of Gaza.
    • The strikes killed a total of 218 people according to the report.
    • Israel denied the accusations and called the report biased against Israel and shielding Hamas terrorists.
    • Two strikes occurred at Jabalya market and refugee camp, killing 52 people and damaging or destroying 20 buildings.
    • Three other strikes hit a residential area, a neighborhood and a school in Gaza City.
    • Israel allegedly struck a residential block in middle Gaza as well.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (50%)
    The author, Brad Dress, demonstrates a clear bias against Israel by reporting on the UN's accusations of war crimes committed by Israel without providing any counterargument or context from Israeli officials. The author also uses language that depicts Israel as indiscriminately attacking civilians and failing to distinguish between military and civilian targets, which could be perceived as extreme or unreasonable.
    • Israel is facing international pressure to end the eight-month war in Gaza, where more than 37,000 people have been killed
      • President Biden is holding back heavy bombs over concerns about their use in densely populated areas.
        • The United Nations human rights office said Wednesday Israel may have committed war crimes through the use of heavy bombs on at least six occasions
          • The U.N. said Israel failed to distinguish between military and civilian targets
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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          93%

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          Israel may have violated laws of war in Gaza - UN

          Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Reuters Videos Wednesday, 19 June 2024 18:16
          • Unique Points
            • Israeli army is alleged to have carried out ‘extermination’ of Palestinians according to a U.N. Commission of Inquiry head Navi Pillay.
            • Both Hamas militants and Israel have committed war crimes, but Israel is responsible for the most serious abuses under international law known as crimes against humanity.
            • Israeli authorities are responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity and violations of international humanitarian and human rights law including extermination, intentionally directing attacks against civilians and civilian objects, murder or wilful killing, using starvation as a method of war, forcible transfer, gender persecution targeting Palestinian men and boys, sexual and gender-based violence amounting to torture, and cruel or inhumane treatment.
          • Accuracy
            • The U.N. human rights office accused Israeli forces of potentially violating the laws of war and failing to distinguish between civilians and fighters in the Gaza conflict.
            • Israel does not cooperate with the U.N. inquiry and alleges an anti-Israel bias.
            • The report did not give due attention to hostages taken by Hamas in its attack on southern Israel on October 7.
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (75%)
            The author, Reuters Videos, reports on the UN's findings that Israeli forces may have violated the laws of war and committed crimes against humanity in Gaza. The article quotes Jeremy Laurence from the UN human rights office stating that Israeli authorities are responsible for 'extermination,' which is a loaded term with strong connotations of hate and genocide. While it's true that the UN report mentions this, it's important to note that the author does not provide any context or clarification about what exactly is meant by 'extermination.' This term could be interpreted in various ways, and without further information, it can be seen as an inflammatory and biased statement. Additionally, the article quotes Navi Pillay stating that Israel alone is responsible for the most serious abuses under international law known as 'crimes against humanity.' While this may be a factual statement based on the UN report, it could also be perceived as biased due to its one-sided nature and lack of balance. The article does mention that Hamas militants have also committed war crimes, but it does not give equal weight to their actions.
            • "It notes that unlawful targeting when committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack against a civilian population in line with the state or organizational policy may also implicate the commission of crimes against humanity."
              • "We conclude that Israeli authorities are responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity and violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, including extermination,”
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication

              71%

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              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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              Gaza war: Israeli strikes may have violated laws of war, UN says

              BBC News Site: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68702081, About Us URL: https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/ David Gritten Wednesday, 19 June 2024 18:17
              • Unique Points
                • UN Human Rights Office report suggests Israeli air strikes in Gaza may have violated laws of war
                • At least 42 people, including 14 children, were killed on October 9 in Jabalia market
                • At least 105 people, among them 47 children, were killed on October 25 in Taj3 Tower
                • At least 15 people were killed on November 2 and another seven fatalities reported in Bureij camp
                • At least 34 people were reported killed on November 10 in Al-Buraq school
              • Accuracy
                • At least 218 people were killed in six emblematic attacks between October and December 2023
                • Two strikes occurred at Jabalya market and refugee camp, killing 52 people and damaging or destroying 20 buildings.
                • Israel allegedly struck a residential block in middle Gaza as well.
              • Deception (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Fallacies (50%)
                The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting the UN Human Rights Office's findings and Volker Türk's statements. However, he also quotes Israel's rejection of these findings and their accusations against Hamas. This creates a dichotomy that requires further investigation before definitively determining if a fallacy has occurred.
                • ][UN Human Rights Office] The UN Human Rights Office says Israeli air strikes in Gaza may have systematically violated the laws of war requiring that civilians and civilian infrastructure be protected.[/]
                • [Volker Türk] The requirement to select means and methods of warfare that avoid or at the very least minimise to every extent civilian harm appears to have been consistently violated in Israel’s bombing campaign.[/
              • Bias (15%)
                The author, David Gritten, demonstrates a clear bias against Israel by reporting on the UN's findings that Israeli air strikes in Gaza may have violated the laws of war without providing any counter-evidence or context from Israel's perspective. The author also uses language that depicts Israel as indiscriminately attacking civilians and civilian infrastructure, without acknowledging Hamas' role in embedding military assets within populated areas.
                • Israel's mission to the UN in Geneva condemned the report, saying it suffers from hindsight and methodological biases which cast a shadow on the credibility of its legal assessment.
                  • It also cynically manipulates the statistics surrounding casualties.
                    • The UN Human Rights Office says Israeli air strikes in Gaza may have systematically violated the laws of war requiring that civilians and civilian infrastructure be protected.
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication

                    59%

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                    UN officials accuse Israel of attempting 'extermination' of Palestinians in Gaza

                    USA Today Wednesday, 19 June 2024 00:00
                    • Unique Points
                      • The UN human rights office accuses the Israeli military of committing multiple war crimes and making little effort to protect civilians during its operations in Gaza.
                      • The scale of Palestinian civilian losses in Gaza amounts to
                      • UN officials accused Israel of potential war crimes through the use of heavy bombs on at least six occasions from Oct. 9 to Dec. 2, 2023.
                      • Israel allegedly struck a residential block in middle Gaza.
                    • Accuracy
                      • Israeli army is alleged to have carried out ‘extermination’ of Palestinians.
                    • Deception (30%)
                      The article contains emotional manipulation and sensationalism through the use of words like 'extermination', 'genocide', and 'stain on our nation's international reputation'. The author does not provide any evidence to support these claims, making it an example of deceptive language. Additionally, the author quotes Nihad Awad from CAIR without disclosing that they are a Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, which could potentially influence the reader's perception.
                      • We are at a loss for words to describe the Biden administration’s hypocritical position on Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza.
                      • The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, cited the U.N. report Wednesday in calling for the White House to take ‘concrete action’ to stop the war.
                      • It will remain as a stain on our nation’s international reputation for generations to come.
                    • Fallacies (75%)
                      The article reports on the accusations made by UN officials without endorsing them. It includes quotes from multiple UN representatives and provides context for the allegations. However, it does not make any direct appeals to authority or use inflammatory rhetoric. There is a slight dichotomous depiction in presenting both Israeli and Palestinian viewpoints, but the focus remains on reporting the accusations.
                      • The Israeli military may have commited multiple war crimes...
                      • The scale of Palestinian civilian losses amounted to ∘extermination∙...
                      • No prior warning was issued in five of the attacks...
                    • Bias (0%)
                      The author does not make any assertions in the article. However, the quotes from UN officials accusing Israel of 'extermination' and 'intentional and direct attack on the civilian population' demonstrate a clear bias against Israel.
                      • "extermination."
                        • 'may have systematically violatedδ principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution.δ No prior warning was issued in five of the attacks,
                          • δThe requirement to select means and methods of warfare that avoid or at the very least minimize to every extent civilian harm appears to have been consistently violated in Israel’s bombing campaign.δ
                          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                            None Found At Time Of Publication
                          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                            None Found At Time Of Publication