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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bel Trew

Israel’s forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza is a war crime, says Human Rights Watch

Israeli forces have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza through a “systematic” campaign of “massive deliberate forced displacement” of Palestinians, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said.

The New York-based advocacy group urged governments to impose sanctions and halt weapon sales to avoid “complicity” in these grave violations. The Israeli military has repeatedly denied committing crimes in Gaza, telling The Independent that it is “committed to international law and operates accordingly”.

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