The UN has released its long-awaited report on last summer’s conflict between Gaza and Israel.
Human Rights Council investigators say there is evidence of “serious violations” by both sides.
The 183-page document highlights the impact on civilians on both sides.
Justice Mary McGowan Davis led the investigation. Speaking at a press conference at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, she said “The attacks on homes and families, which led to a large number of family members dying together, when their homes were struck in the middle of the night, or as they were gathering for the Iftar meal — these attacks had particular consequences for children: around 550 children died last summer in Gaza, during the fighting.”
The conflict lasted for 50 days across July and August. It ended in a truce.
2,251 people died on the Palestinian side. 1,462 were civilians. 67 soldiers and six civilians died on the Israeli side.
Human Rights Council investigators say there is evidence of “serious violations” by both sides.
The 183-page document highlights the impact on civilians on both sides.
Justice Mary McGowan Davis led the investigation. Speaking at a press conference at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, she said “The attacks on homes and families, which led to a large number of family members dying together, when their homes were struck in the middle of the night, or as they were gathering for the Iftar meal — these attacks had particular consequences for children: around 550 children died last summer in Gaza, during the fighting.”
The conflict lasted for 50 days across July and August. It ended in a truce.
2,251 people died on the Palestinian side. 1,462 were civilians. 67 soldiers and six civilians died on the Israeli side.
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