Operation Cast Lead, and claims of alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza, have been investigated by numerous international organizations, almost always with Israeli cooperation. Unfortunately, the Goldstone Mission - based on a UN Human Rights Council (HRC) mandate - was politically motivated and one-sided, making Israeli cooperation with the mission impossible.
Hamas is guilty of repeated and deliberate attacks on civilian populations, which, by definition, constitute war crimes. The HRC mandate, however, ignored Hamas terrorist actions, focusing solely on the Israeli reaction.
Human Rights Council - Richard J. Goldstone Fact-Finding Mission Questions and Answers:
Why hasn't Israel cooperated with international investigations into the Gaza Operation?
Why does Israel state that the Goldstone Mission was politically motivated?
Wasn't the mandate of the Mission changed to be more balanced?
Wasn't the Mission balanced in practice? Didn’t it invite all sides to present evidence at public hearings?
Can't Israel rely on the neutrality of the UN Human Rights Council?
But if Israel doesn't cooperate, won't wrongdoers go unpunished?
How did Israel respond to the Goldstone Mission report?