Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of committing “crimes against humanity” in Gaza

In a report published in the early hours of Thursday November 14, the NGO specializing in human rights Human Rights Watch points out the Israeli authorities for causing “a forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza” to the point that it constitutes war crimes and crimes against humanity. »

“Human Rights Watch found that Forced displacement is widespread and evidence indicates it has been systematic. within the framework of state policy. “Such acts also constitute crimes against humanity,” the report said.

This is the latest in a series of studies carried out by international organizations, such as the United Nations or Amnesty International, which They warn of the “grave humanitarian situation” in Gaza. According to Reuters, there has yet been no official comment from the Israeli military or government, but on previous occasions authorities have rejected the accusations.

Furthermore, on several occasions, Israel has assured that “its army operates in accordance with international law”. It must be remembered that The law prohibits the forced displacement of the civilian population during conflicts, except for security reasons or compelling military reasons.

So far, Israeli bombardments on the Gaza Strip have already killed more than 43,500 people, according to Gazan authorities. Furthermore, as denounced by United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA)Much vital infrastructure has been reduced to rubble, including UN hospitals and schools.

Currently, most of Gaza’s population has had to flee their homes. According to Human Rights Watch, Palestinian displacement appears ‘planned to be permanent’. Even, says the NGO, this could already be considered “ethnic cleansing”.

The NGO’s report even goes so far as to accuse Israel of “trying to create buffer (limited “safe” spaces in the midst of conflict)” or even “security corridors”. For its part, the State of Israel has repeatedly denied these accusations.