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<p>Israel has committed crimes against humanity, including "extermination," during the war in Gaza, reveals a UN investigation that concluded on Wednesday (June 12).</p>

<p>The investigation also stated that both Israeli and Palestinian armed groups have committed war crimes.</p>

<p>The report from the independent Commission of Inquiry marks the United Nations' inaugural comprehensive investigation into the events of the conflict that commenced on October 7.</p>

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<p>It found that Israel had committed war crimes, crimes against humanity and violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law (IHRL).</p>

<p>The report said "an extensive or systematic attack directed against the civilian population in Gaza."</p>

<p>"The commission found that the crimes against humanity of extermination; murder; gender persecution targeting Palestinian men and boys; forcible transfer; and torture and inhuman and cruel treatment were committed," the report added.</p>

<p>However, Israel rejected the conclusions by accusing the UN commission of "systematic anti-Israeli discrimination".</p>

<p>It may be noted here&nbsp;that the Gaza war broke out after Hamas'&nbsp;unprecedented October 7 attack resulted in the deaths of 1,194 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli official figures.</p>

<p>The commission further found that in that attack, members of the military wings of Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups and Palestinian civilians committed war crimes, as well as violations and abuses of IHL and IHRL.</p>

<p>The militants seized 251 hostages, of which 116 remain in Gaza, though the Israeli army says 41 of them are dead.</p>

<p><strong>Video:</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Hamas proposes new timeline for ceasefire, offers ammendments to US-backed proposals</strong></p>

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<p>The Israeli army launched a devastating offensive on the Gaza Strip that has left more than 37,000 people dead, the majority of them civilians, according to the Hamas-ruled territory's health ministry.</p>

<p>The unparalleled Commission of Inquiry was established by the UN Human Rights Council in May 2021 to investigate alleged violations of IHL and IHRL in Israel and the Palestinian territories.</p>

<p>Since October 7, the three-member commission has kept a watch on the Gaza war between Israel and Hamas.</p>

<p>"It is very important that all those who have committed crimes be held accountable," said the commission's chair Navi Pillay, a former UN rights chief and an ex-International Criminal Court judge.</p>

<p>Israel must immediately stop its military operations and attacks in Gaza, she said and added, "Hamas and Palestinian armed groups must immediately cease rocket attacks and release all hostages."</p>

<h2><strong>'War crimes' in October attack</strong></h2>

<p>Members of Hamas, other Palestinian armed groups and civilians participating in the October 7 attack on purpose killed, injured, mistreated, took hostages and committed sexual and gender-based violence, the commission concluded.</p>

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<p>The commission further said it found "major evidence on the desecration of corpses, including sexualised desecration, decapitations, lacerations, burning, severing of body parts and undressing".</p>

<p>"Women experienced gender-based violence during their abduction or execution, with their bodies often used as trophies by male perpetrators to symbolise victory," it said.</p>

<p>Many children who witnessed their family being attacked and killed were "also filmed for propaganda purposes", with the commission finding it "particularly egregious that children were targeted for abduction".</p>

<p>The report said Israeli authorities "failed to protect civilians in southern Israel on almost every front".</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israel has committed crimes against humanity, including "extermination," during the war in Gaza, reveals a UN investigation that concluded on Wednesday (June 12).

Israel has committed crimes against humanity, including "extermination," during the war in Gaza, reveals a UN investigation that concluded on Wednesday (June 12). The investigation also stated that both Israeli and Palestinian armed groups have committed war crimes. The report from the independent Commission of Inquiry marks the United Nations' inaugural comprehensive investigation into the events of the conflict that commenced on October 7. Also read: US 'evaluating' amendments sought by Hamas in Gaza ceasefire proposal It found that Israel had committed war crimes, crimes against humanity and violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law (IHRL). The report said "an extensive or systematic attack directed against the civilian population in Gaza." "The commission found that the crimes against humanity of extermination; murder; gender persecution targeting Palestinian men and boys; forcible transfer; and torture and inhuman and cruel treatment were committed," the report added. However, Israel rejected the conclusions by accusing the UN commission of "systematic anti-Israeli discrimination". It may be noted here that the Gaza war broke out after Hamas' unprecedented October 7 attack resulted in the deaths of 1,194 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli official figures. The commission further found that in that attack, members of the military wings of Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups and Palestinian civilians committed war crimes, as well as violations and abuses of IHL and IHRL. The militants seized 251 hostages, of which 116 remain in Gaza, though the Israeli army says 41 of them are dead. Video: Hamas proposes new timeline for ceasefire, offers ammendments to US-backed proposals × The Israeli army launched a devastating offensive on the Gaza Strip that has left more than 37,000 people dead, the majority of them civilians, according to the Hamas-ruled territory's health ministry. The unparalleled Commission of Inquiry was established by the UN Human Rights Council in May 2021 to investigate alleged violations of IHL and IHRL in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Since October 7, the three-member commission has kept a watch on the Gaza war between Israel and Hamas. "It is very important that all those who have committed crimes be held accountable," said the commission's chair Navi Pillay, a former UN rights chief and an ex-International Criminal Court judge. Israel must immediately stop its military operations and attacks in Gaza, she said and added, "Hamas and Palestinian armed groups must immediately cease rocket attacks and release all hostages." 'War crimes' in October attack Members of Hamas, other Palestinian armed groups and civilians participating in the October 7 attack on purpose killed, injured, mistreated, took hostages and committed sexual and gender-based violence, the commission concluded. Also Read: UN report exposes 'extreme levels' of child abuse in armed conflicts, especially in Gaza and Sudan The commission further said it found "major evidence on the desecration of corpses, including sexualised desecration, decapitations, lacerations, burning, severing of body parts and undressing". "Women experienced gender-based violence during their abduction or execution, with their bodies often used as trophies by male perpetrators to symbolise victory," it said. Many children who witnessed their family being attacked and killed were "also filmed for propaganda purposes", with the commission finding it "particularly egregious that children were targeted for abduction". The report said Israeli authorities "failed to protect civilians in southern Israel on almost every front". (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>White House officials are reportedly discussing a unilateral deal with Hamas to release five American captives in Gaza, potentially facilitated by Qatari mediators, should Israel fail to reach a captive exchange agreement.</p>

<p>In a critical development in efforts to halt the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Robert Wood announced that Israel has accepted a US-proposed three-phase deal aimed at ending hostilities with Hamas militant group.</p>

<p>“This proposal is the best opportunity we have right now, to bring at least a temporary halt to this fighting to be able to get more assistance in, get hostages released, and all the other things are included in the proposal. So we want to work hard to get that done," Wood said and added that it is Hamas that needs to accept the ceasefire deal.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, pro-Palestine activists targeted 20 Barclays branches in England and Scotland and called for divestment from Israel’s weapons trade.</p>

<p>Some branches were vandalised and their windows were broken.</p>

<h2><strong>Escalation on multiple fronts</strong></h2>

<p>Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for an attack on the headquarters of the 210th Golan Division at the Nafah base in the occupied Golan Heights of Syria.</p>

<p>The Lebanese armed group reported “confirmed casualties” and damage to the headquarters while asserting that a squadron of drones was used in the attack.</p>

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<p>Amid the celebrations of hostage release, accusations of mass killings by Israeli forces have also emerged during a major operation to free four Israeli captives.</p>

<h2><strong>Qassam Brigades' ambush&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Hamas' Qassam Brigades reported ambushing an Israeli force in a residential building reportedly resulted in casualties and the destruction of the building.</p>

<p>“Immediately upon the arrival of the rescue force, our [fighters] destroyed the vicinity of the house that was blown up with mortar shells,” Qassam Brigades said in a Telegram post.</p>

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<p>Moreover, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, is currently in Cairo for talks with Egypt’s president, has urged regional leaders to urge Hamas into agreeing to the ceasefire proposal.</p>

<p>In a notable political development in Israel, Benny Gantz has resigned from the government.</p>

<p>Gantz, who had proposed a six-point plan for Gaza's administration, stated he would leave the cabinet if the plan was not adopted</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


White House officials are reportedly discussing a unilateral deal with Hamas to release five American captives in Gaza, potentially facilitated by Qatari mediators, should Israel fail to reach a captive exchange agreement.

White House officials are reportedly discussing a unilateral deal with Hamas to release five American captives in Gaza, potentially facilitated by Qatari mediators, should Israel fail to reach a captive exchange agreement. In a critical development in efforts to halt the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Robert Wood announced that Israel has accepted a US-proposed three-phase deal aimed at ending hostilities with Hamas militant group. “This proposal is the best opportunity we have right now, to bring at least a temporary halt to this fighting to be able to get more assistance in, get hostages released, and all the other things are included in the proposal. So we want to work hard to get that done," Wood said and added that it is Hamas that needs to accept the ceasefire deal. Also Read | Xi Jinping using relatives to conceal $707.2mn wealth, says report Meanwhile, pro-Palestine activists targeted 20 Barclays branches in England and Scotland and called for divestment from Israel’s weapons trade. Some branches were vandalised and their windows were broken. Escalation on multiple fronts Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for an attack on the headquarters of the 210th Golan Division at the Nafah base in the occupied Golan Heights of Syria. The Lebanese armed group reported “confirmed casualties” and damage to the headquarters while asserting that a squadron of drones was used in the attack. Also Read | Ukrainian forces strike Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet inside Russian territory Amid the celebrations of hostage release, accusations of mass killings by Israeli forces have also emerged during a major operation to free four Israeli captives. Qassam Brigades' ambush Hamas' Qassam Brigades reported ambushing an Israeli force in a residential building reportedly resulted in casualties and the destruction of the building. “Immediately upon the arrival of the rescue force, our [fighters] destroyed the vicinity of the house that was blown up with mortar shells,” Qassam Brigades said in a Telegram post. Watch | Iran approves 6 candidates for Presidential elections, Former President Ahmadinejad barred × Moreover, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, is currently in Cairo for talks with Egypt’s president, has urged regional leaders to urge Hamas into agreeing to the ceasefire proposal. In a notable political development in Israel, Benny Gantz has resigned from the government. Gantz, who had proposed a six-point plan for Gaza's administration, stated he would leave the cabinet if the plan was not adopted (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The Israel Defense Force (IDF) dropped fresh footage of its recent&nbsp;military operation which led to the rescue of four hostages from Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israeli military on Saturday (June 8) said that they rescued four hostages - identified as &nbsp;Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv from Gaza - in a “complex daytime operation”.</p>

<p>According to IDF, Hamas terrorists had kidnapped these&nbsp;four hostages&nbsp;from the Nova music festival on October 7.</p>

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<p>The daytime operation was described by the IDF as "Seeds of Summer", which they said was a "high-risk, complex mission" that was "surgical" in its precision, as reported by&nbsp;Fox News.</p>

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<p>Israel Defense Force's Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said that they had planned the rescue mission for weeks using "precise intelligence".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The operation was carried out in the heart of Nuseirat in central Gaza at around 11 am local time, stated the report.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The rescue footage</strong></h2>

<p>In the headcam footage released, members of the Navy’s elite Shayetet 13 commando unit were seen reaching the site in armoured vehicles and taking back the hostages in the chopper.</p>

<p>“The takeoff of the helicopter from the Gaza Strip with three of the rescued hostages," read the text in the clip. Meanwhile, the IDF wrote in the caption, “Bringing them home: The moment we rescued 3 of the 4 hostages from the heart of Gaza.”</p>

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<p>The tanks had accompanied the commandos who were seen firing at Hamas terrorists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The soldiers secured the site and called down a chopper which was coming in from the sea. Israeli soldiers were seen escorting Kozlov and Jan towards the helicopter in the video.</p>

<p>The chopper took off after the hostages were rescued and exited the Gaza Strip where the hostages were sent to the Sheba Medical Center, near Tel Aviv, ending their eight-month-long ordeal.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel war: Israel continues to pound central Gaza</strong></p>

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<p>In the mission, IDF commander Arnon Zamora - who played an important role and was hailed as a hero - was killed.</p>

<p>“Behind every rescue mission, are Israeli men and women who risk their lives. We are devastated to share that Chief Inspector Arnon Zamora, commander and tactical operator in the Yamam (National Police Counter-Terrorism Unit), who was critically wounded in the operation to rescue hostages this morning, has succumbed to his wounds,” stated Israeli’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on X.</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The Israel Defense Force (IDF) dropped fresh footage of its recent military operation which led to the rescue of four hostages from Gaza. The Israeli military on Saturday (June 8) said that they rescued four hostages - identified as Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv from Gaza - in a “complex daytime operation”.

The Israel Defense Force (IDF) dropped fresh footage of its recent military operation which led to the rescue of four hostages from Gaza. The Israeli military on Saturday (June 8) said that they rescued four hostages - identified as Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv from Gaza - in a “complex daytime operation”. According to IDF, Hamas terrorists had kidnapped these four hostages from the Nova music festival on October 7. Also Read: Benny Gantz quits from Israeli war cabinet, accuses PM Netanyahu of preventing 'true victory' The daytime operation was described by the IDF as "Seeds of Summer", which they said was a "high-risk, complex mission" that was "surgical" in its precision, as reported by Fox News. Bringing them home: The moment we rescued 3 of the 4 hostages from the heart of Gaza. pic.twitter.com/NkQvXJ9ChT — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 8, 2024 × Israel Defense Force's Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said that they had planned the rescue mission for weeks using "precise intelligence". The operation was carried out in the heart of Nuseirat in central Gaza at around 11 am local time, stated the report. The rescue footage In the headcam footage released, members of the Navy’s elite Shayetet 13 commando unit were seen reaching the site in armoured vehicles and taking back the hostages in the chopper. “The takeoff of the helicopter from the Gaza Strip with three of the rescued hostages," read the text in the clip. Meanwhile, the IDF wrote in the caption, “Bringing them home: The moment we rescued 3 of the 4 hostages from the heart of Gaza.” More hostage rescue footage: THE MOMENT HOSTAGES WERE TRANSFERRED FROM ISRAEL POLICE ‘YAMAM’ AND ISA FORCES TO IDF* During the "Arnon" Operation to rescue the hostages by the Israel Police ‘Yamam’ (National Counter-Terrorism Unit) and the ISA yesterday (Saturday), IDF soldiers… pic.twitter.com/7L4TY3xDh5 — Brian BJ (@iamBrianBJ) June 9, 2024 × The tanks had accompanied the commandos who were seen firing at Hamas terrorists. The soldiers secured the site and called down a chopper which was coming in from the sea. Israeli soldiers were seen escorting Kozlov and Jan towards the helicopter in the video. The chopper took off after the hostages were rescued and exited the Gaza Strip where the hostages were sent to the Sheba Medical Center, near Tel Aviv, ending their eight-month-long ordeal. Watch: Israel war: Israel continues to pound central Gaza In the mission, IDF commander Arnon Zamora - who played an important role and was hailed as a hero - was killed. “Behind every rescue mission, are Israeli men and women who risk their lives. We are devastated to share that Chief Inspector Arnon Zamora, commander and tactical operator in the Yamam (National Police Counter-Terrorism Unit), who was critically wounded in the operation to rescue hostages this morning, has succumbed to his wounds,” stated Israeli’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on X. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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