Cries from Gaza: Israel Accused of War Crimes

Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza, particularly focusing on massive forced displacements equating to ethnic cleansing. The report highlights the killing of evacuees and destruction of civilian infrastructure, leading to irreversible displacement of Palestinians. The Israeli military has yet to respond.

In a recent report, Human Rights Watch has leveled serious accusations against Israel, claiming the country committed both war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. The rights group asserts that the forced displacements amount to ethnic cleansing.

The report highlights harrowing incidents where civilians have been killed while following Israeli orders to evacuate or while in humanitarian zones designated by Israel, where overcrowding is rampant.

Furthermore, the report alleges that the systematic destruction of homes and civilian infrastructure, including road construction efforts bisecting Gaza, aim to create a buffer zone with likely permanent displacement effects on Palestinians.

(With inputs from agencies.)