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March 15, 2019       Share:    

Source: http://www.israelhayom.com/2019/03/14/rebutting-war-crimes-allegations-israel-probes-gaza-rioters-deaths/

Rebutting War Crimes Allegations, Israel Probes Gaza Rioters' Deaths

(Israel Hayom) Israeli authorities have opened criminal investigations into the deaths of 11 Palestinians who were killed during protests along the Gaza border over the past year, a senior Israeli official said Wednesday in Geneva as he briefed journalists to rebut allegations contained in a UN human rights report issued last week. The report alleges Israeli soldiers intentionally fired on civilians at the border. The Israeli official said, "If we find somebody violated the law, there will be consequences, but a war crime has to be intentional." "Each and every bullet received authorization of an experienced commander at the scene," he said.

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