Posted on 05/27/21
| News Source: The Hill
The United Nations Human Rights Council voted Thursday to create an international investigation to probe alleged crimes during the 11-day conflict between Israel and militant groups in the Gaza Strip this month.
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The body voted to establish the inquiry by a 24-9 vote, with 14 abstentions. The resolution to form the investigation was first brought forth by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations.
The establishment of the probe comes as Israel faces a slew of accusations of war crimes over its punishing aerial and artillery campaign against militants in Gaza, which was launched in response to the launching of thousands of rockets from Hamas and other groups toward southern and central Israel.
The fighting led to the deaths of over 250 Palestinians, including 66 children, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. A dozen Israelis were also killed, including two children.
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