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Israel: US Urges Investigation of War Crimes Allegations
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On Tuesday, Washington urged Tel Aviv to conduct credible investigations into allegations of war crimes conducted during the offensive operation in Gaza. Michael Posner, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, said:
The U.N. Human Rights Council held a one-day debate on the Goldstone report and reiterated the charges of war crimes both by Hamas and Israel.
After Washington's statement, Richard Goldstone responded: "United States has called for acceptable investigations of the allegations by both sides. I think that's important support." As for the possiblity of bringing Israeli officials in justice, Goldstone said: "International courts are courts of last resort, not first resort."
Goldstone's report urges the U.N. Security Council to refer the allegations to the International Criminal Court in the Hague if either Israeli or Palestinian authorities fail to investigate and prosecute those suspect of such crimes within six months.
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On Tuesday, Washington urged Tel Aviv to conduct credible investigations into allegations of war crimes conducted during the offensive operation in Gaza. Michael Posner, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, said:We encourage Israel to utilise appropriate domestic (judicial) review and meaningful accountability mechanisms to investigate and follow up on credible allegations. If undertaken properly and fairly, these reviews can serve as important confidence-building measures that will support the larger essential objective which is a shared quest for justice and lasting peace.
The U.N. Human Rights Council held a one-day debate on the Goldstone report and reiterated the charges of war crimes both by Hamas and Israel.
After Washington's statement, Richard Goldstone responded: "United States has called for acceptable investigations of the allegations by both sides. I think that's important support." As for the possiblity of bringing Israeli officials in justice, Goldstone said: "International courts are courts of last resort, not first resort."
Goldstone's report urges the U.N. Security Council to refer the allegations to the International Criminal Court in the Hague if either Israeli or Palestinian authorities fail to investigate and prosecute those suspect of such crimes within six months.
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