U.N. Reports One-Third of Post-Truce Gaza Deaths Near Armistice Line
The U.N. human rights office stated that about one-third of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since an October truce occurred near the armistice line. The office said such killings would amount to unlawful killings and war crimes if troops fired solely because civilians approached the area.
citizen.co.zaN. human rights office reported on May 27 that roughly one-third of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since an October truce took place in areas near the military armistice line with Hamas. The office stated that shooting at civilians merely for approaching the line would constitute unlawful killings and therefore war crimes.
Israel's military has said that fire near the armistice line is intended to counter militant threats. N. statement. N. human rights office did not release names, exact casualty figures, or additional location details in the May 27 statement.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
2 events- October
Truce between Israel and Hamas took effect.
1 sourceAl-Monitor - May 27
U.N. human rights office issued statement on post-truce deaths near armistice line.
1 sourceAl-Monitor
Potential Impact
- 01
Further U.N. documentation of incidents near the armistice line may follow.
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