B’Tselem issues report on Operation Cast Lead in Gaza

by Global Ministries | published on Oct 10, 2014

B’Tselem has just released its interim findings on the fighting in the Gaza Strip. The report, entitled “Guidelines for Israel’s Investigation into Operation Cast Lead,” highlights the need for real accountability.

On the morning of 27 December 2008, Israel’s air force bombed dozens of targets in the Gaza Strip. Dozens of Palestinians were killed within the first five minutes, and hundreds more wounded. In following days, the military continued the aerial bombing and artillery shelling of buildings and sites. On 4 January 2009, ground forces entered the Gaza Strip, taking control of parts of it. On 18 January, Israel declared a unilateral cease-fire, and the next day, Hamas did the same. The full magnitude of the injury to the civilian population and the scope of damage caused during the course of the operation are only now coming to light, after the military has left Gaza.

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