{"id":2094969,"date":"2023-11-09T10:27:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T15:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/un-human-rights-chief-says-both-israel-and-hamas-have-committed-war-crimes\/"},"modified":"2023-11-09T10:30:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T15:30:19","slug":"un-human-rights-chief-says-both-israel-and-hamas-have-committed-war-crimes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/un-human-rights-chief-says-both-israel-and-hamas-have-committed-war-crimes\/","title":{"rendered":"UN Human Rights chief says both Israel and Hamas have committed war crimes"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fun-human-rights-chief-says-both-israel-and-hamas-have-committed-war-crimes%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2094969&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Both Hamas and Israel Accused \u2062of War Crimes, \u2064Says UN Official<\/h2>\n<p>According to United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker T\u00fcrk, both Hamas and Israel have committed war crimes in \u2063the past month. T\u00fcrk \u200dmade this\u2063 announcement \u2064after\u200b visiting the Rafah Crossing in\u2064 Egypt on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>In a shocking turn of events, Hamas launched attacks in Israel on October 7, resulting in \u200cthe deaths of approximately 1,400 people, mostly civilians. \u2062In response, Israel launched a significant \u200dmilitary operation aimed at disarming and overthrowing Hamas. This has created the &#8220;most dangerous situation in \u2063decades&#8221; for people in Gaza, Israel, the West Bank, and the region as a whole, T\u00fcrk stated.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;Heinous and Brutal&#8221;: \u2062UN Official Condemns Palestinian Armed Groups<\/h3>\n<p>T\u00fcrk described the atrocities committed by Palestinian armed groups on \u200cOctober 7 as &#8220;heinous, brutal, \u2062and shocking.&#8221; He labeled these acts as war crimes, including the \u200bcontinued holding of hostages. \u200dAdditionally, T\u00fcrk condemned Israel&#8217;s collective punishment of Palestinian civilians, which he also deemed \u2062a war crime. He further criticized the unlawful forcible evacuation of civilians.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Israel\u2064 was left\u200c in \u2063shock by\u2063 the unprecedented terrorist \u2064attacks carried out by thousands of Hamas and other Gaza terror organization members. These terrorists infiltrated \u2063Israel, brutally killing civilians in their homes. Many victims showed signs of\u2062 torture and brutality. The terrorists\u200d also took over 200\u200c people hostage, holding them\u2064 against their will in Gaza,\u2064 with only five\u200c having been released.<\/p>\n<p>The Israeli military&#8217;s objective in this war is to remove Hamas from power in Gaza and destroy their \u200dmilitary\u2063 capabilities. However, achieving these goals is extremely challenging given the circumstances \u2063on the ground.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Urban Warfare and Human Shields<\/h3>\n<p>Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for\u2062 the Middle\u200d East Dana Stroul explained that\u2064 the war is taking place in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-acknowledges-flying-drones-over-gaza-to-help-with-hostage-search\/\" title=\"Pentagon admits using drones in Gaza to aid hostage search.\">densely populated urban environment<\/a>. Hamas is using civilians as\u2063 human shields and has hidden rockets and weapons \u200cin civilian areas,\u2063 including schools and hospitals. They have also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/un-human-rights-chief-says-both-israel-and-hamas-have-committed-war-crimes\/\" title=\"UN Human Rights chief says both Israel and Hamas have committed war crimes\">constructed terror tunnels beneath civilian \u2062infrastructure<\/a> and protected sites.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The initial phase of Israel&#8217;s military \u2062operation primarily involved airstrikes, which have caused significant damage to Gaza&#8217;s\u2062 infrastructure and resulted in the\u2062 deaths of thousands of civilians, \u200daccording to U.S. officials. However, the Hamas-controlled Gaza\u2062 health ministry&#8217;s death toll of over 10,000 people is disputed, as it does not differentiate \u200cbetween combatants and civilians.<\/p>\n<p>U.N. Secretary-General Antonio \u2064Guterres expressed concern over Israel&#8217;s military response\u2062 and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-americans-support-israel\/\" title=\"Poll: Majority of Americans Back Israel\">high civilian death toll<\/a>. Israeli officials \u2063have criticized Guterres for his remarks on the conflict, while workers \u2064from the United Nations \u2063Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) have \u200cbeen accused of celebrating the October 7 attack.<\/p>\n<p>Israel issued\u2063 an evacuation order to over \u200da million people in \u200cnorthern Gaza, urging them to\u2064 move south to ensure their safety during\u2064 the military incursion. Supporters argue that this order\u2064 is \u200bmeant to protect\u200b civilians, while critics claim it amounts to collective punishment, which is illegal under international law.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Adhering to International Standards<\/h3>\n<p>T\u00fcrk emphasized the importance of applying universal standards to assess the \u200dsituation, specifically\u200b international human rights laws and international humanitarian\u200b laws. \u200bAccording to \u200cthese \u200cstandards, parties involved in \u2062the conflict have an obligation to protect the civilian population and civilian objects. This obligation remains in effect throughout the attacks, regardless of the actions of\u2063 one party.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is the role of diplomatic efforts and mediation in resolving the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, and how \u200dcan \u200bthe international community contribute to\u200b achieving\u2063 a sustainable peace in the region<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E: A High\u200d Stakes Battle for Control<\/h3>\n<p>As the \u200dconflict intensifies, the battle between Hamas \u200band Israel has \u200bbecome an urban warfare situation. T\u00fcrk expressed \u200bgrave concern over the high\u2064 number\u200b of civilian casualties caused by both sides. He\u200d emphasized that international\u2063 humanitarian \u2062law must be\u2062 upheld, and the protection of civilians should be a top priority.<\/p>\n<p>Hamas has been launching rocket attacks indiscriminately into civilian \u200bareas in\u200c Israel, placing innocent\u200b lives at risk. Israel, on the other hand, has been carrying out airstrikes \u200band ground operations\u200d in \u2062densely populated areas, leading to numerous civilian casualties. T\u00fcrk reiterated that\u2062 the use of disproportionate force and targeting of civilian infrastructure\u2064 by any party \u2064is a clear violation of international law.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Plea for Justice\u200b and Accountability<\/h3>\n<p>T\u00fcrk\u200d urged both Hamas and \u200cIsrael to conduct thorough and impartial investigations into alleged war \u2064crimes committed by their respective forces. He called for those responsible to be held accountable and brought to justice. T\u00fcrk emphasized the importance of transparency and cooperation with international\u2062 bodies such as the\u200d International Criminal Court to ensure\u200d impartial investigations.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>It is crucial \u200dto note that T\u00fcrk&#8217;s statements are \u2064not solely directed at Hamas \u2064and Israel. Throughout his visit to the region, he met\u200d with representatives from various other armed groups operating in the area. T\u00fcrk stressed that all parties involved in the conflict\u200b must abide by international humanitarian law and \u200ccease all acts of violence against civilians.<\/p>\n<p>While there have been previous accusations of war\u200b crimes against both Hamas and Israel, \u2063T\u00fcrk&#8217;s recent statements have\u2062 drawn significant\u2062 attention from the international community. The United Nations has been closely monitoring \u200dthe situation in\u2062 the region and has called for an\u200c immediate ceasefire to prevent further\u2062 loss of life\u2063 and protect civilians.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A \u200dCall for Diplomatic Efforts and Mediation<\/h3>\n<p>T\u00fcrk emphasized the urgent need for diplomatic \u2064efforts and mediation to resolve \u2063the ongoing conflict. He urged the international community to take proactive steps towards creating a lasting \u200dand sustainable\u2062 peace \u200cin \u2062the region.\u200b T\u00fcrk further reiterated the\u2063 UN&#8217;s commitment \u200cto supporting all \u200cparties \u2062in\u2062 achieving a peaceful resolution.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The accusations of war crimes against both Hamas\u2062 and Israel are deeply troubling, \u2063and \u200cit is essential that all allegations are thoroughly investigated. The international community must continue to push for accountability to prevent further atrocities and ensure that justice is served for \u200dthe innocent victims.<\/p>\n<p>As the conflict continues\u2063 to escalate, it \u200dis clear that a comprehensive and inclusive peace process is\u200c the only way\u2064 forward. All \u2062parties must engage in sincere\u200c dialogue and\u2063 compromise to achieve a just and lasting resolution that\u200b respects the rights and aspirations of all people in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Both Hamas and Israel have committed war crimes over the last month,\u00a0United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker T\u00fcrk announced after visiting the Rafah Crossing in Egypt on Wednesday. Between Hamas&#8217;s Oct. 7 attacks in Israel that left roughly 1,400 people dead, the vast majority of whom were civilians, and Israel&#8217;s significant military response<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2094970,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2094969","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2094969","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2094969"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2094969\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2094970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2094969"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2094969"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2094969"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}