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In a move sparking strong reactions from both sides, the UN Human Rights Council on Friday passed a resolution urging accountability for possible war crimes in the Gaza Strip. The resolution, however, was met with criticism from Israel and its allies, who called it biased.
Twenty-eight countries voted in favor of the resolution, which calls for an investigation into potential violations of international law during the recent conflict. Thirteen countries abstained, while six, including the United States and Germany, voted against it. The adoption was met with cheers and applause from some Council representatives.
The resolution emphasizes the need to hold all parties accountable for potential breaches of international law, with a focus on ending impunity. It specifically expresses concern about reports of serious human rights violations and war crimes in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Israel’s representative, Meirav Eilon Shahar, slammed the resolution as “distorted” and accused the Council of neglecting Israeli civilians while defending Hamas, the Palestinian militant group. She argued the resolution implies Israel has no right to self-defense against Hamas rocket attacks.
The United States, which voted against the resolution, criticized its lack of condemnation for Hamas’ actions but acknowledged concerns about civilian casualties. The US representative urged Israel to take steps to minimize civilian harm during military operations.
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