There is much talk about war crimes when the Gaza operation is discussed. But what constitutes a war crime and who actually committed them?
We have attempted to put together all the facts about the conflict in Gaza, from the events leading up to the military operation through the actual operation, to the investigations carried out by the Israeli justice system.
The Background
What prompted Operation Cast Lead in Gaza?
The Operation
What was the legal framework for the use of force in Gaza?
The Civilians
Were human rights abused in the operation? And if so, by whom?
The Law
Did Israel comply with international law in Operation Cast Lead?
The Investigations
What are the complaints and how are they handled by the Israeli justice system?
Goldstone Mission
The UN Human Rights Council fact-finding mission, led by Richard Goldstone - investigation or politics?
| "Hamas committed internationally recognized war crimes, and made it impossible for the IDF to avoid collateral damage to civilians and civilian objectives in pursuit of legitimate military objectives during the operation."
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