War Crimes Exposed: Human Rights Watch Report on Gaza

Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of war crimes in Gaza, citing forced displacements amounting to ethnic cleansing. The report details civilian casualties during evacuations and the destruction of homes and infrastructure. Israel denies targeting civilians, attributing deaths to Hamas militants operating in civilian areas.

In a devastating report released by Human Rights Watch, Israel is accused of committing war crimes in the Gaza Strip, among them forced displacements equating to ethnic cleansing. The organization highlighted numerous incidents where civilians were killed during evacuations under Israeli orders.

The report detailed substantial destruction of homes and civilian infrastructure, ostensibly for establishing buffer zones along Israel's border. Over 43,000 Palestinians, largely women and children, have been killed according to local officials, with 90% of the population displaced.

Despite Israel's denial of targeting civilians, blaming Hamas for civilian casualties, Human Rights Watch remains steadfast in its condemnation of the military actions. The report has intensified scrutiny on Israel's offensive strategy in conflict zones.

(With inputs from agencies.)