Israel-Palestine may be accused of war crimes

Referring to the more than eight-month conflict, UN Human Rights Office spokesman Jeremy Lawrence said Israel and Palestinian armed groups are at risk of being accused of war crimes. the news Reuters'R.

He said Palestinian armed groups were putting nearby civilians and hostages at “increased risk” by holding hostages in densely populated areas.

In the regular briefing of the United Nations in Geneva, Lawrence said that these actions of both sides may amount to war crimes.

Highlighting the 'ordeal' that the hostages and their families faced, Lawrence said, “The four hostages are now free, which is undoubtedly very good news.” These hostages should never have been used, in violation of international humanitarian law. They should be released as soon as possible.

Spokesman Jeremy Lawrence expressed concern about possible violations by Israeli forces during last Saturday's raid on the Nuseirat refugee camp. At least 274 Palestinians, including women and children, died in the operation, Palestinian health officials said.

Lawrence said it was catastrophic, the way civilians were caught up in the sudden and intense violence.

Lawrence said this in reference to the Israeli military operation and the conflict that has lasted for more than eight months since October 7.

On October 7, an attack by the Palestinian armed group Hamas in southern Israel killed about 1,200 people. At this time, Hamas kidnapped about 250 people.

Then Israel started attacking Palestine. The Ministry of Health said that more than 36 thousand 730 people have died in Gaza so far in this attack.

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