Tuesday , December 24 2024

Israel Hamas war: US releases country report on human rights practices, highlights Israeli human rights abuses in Gaza

New Delhi: Israel and Palestine, which have had tense relations for decades, have resolved their conflict. israel hamas war That changed when, on October 6, 2023, the terrorist organization fired 5,000 rockets at Israel from Gaza, killing hundreds. This attack has started a war which has been going on for the last six months and neither country is ready to step back. The war resulted in thousands of deaths on both sides, people being tortured and taken hostage, sexual violence and basic human rights of the people of both countries being abused in more ways than one. Now, the united states on human rights practices Have released their country report which is released every year and they have highlighted how Israel has abused human rights in Gaza; America has also mentioned that in the war human rights abuses Both countries are equally responsible for this.

'Israel-Hamas war is raising serious concerns for human rights'

As mentioned earlier, the US State Department released its annual country report on human rights practices and highlighted Israel, outlining concerns over human rights abuses in Gaza. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed human rights concerns, saying, “The conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is raising deeply troubling human rights concerns.” The resulting conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has had a “significant negative impact” on the human rights situation in Israel, the report said.

US submits 'credible report' of Israeli human rights abuses in Gaza

The US Secretary of State also said that the US condemned the October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks and also urged Israel to minimize civilian harm in its response. The section on Israel, which runs 103 pages, documents “credible reports” of more than a dozen types of human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary detention, conflict-related sexual violence or torture, and executions of family members. Is included. Offense alleged by a relative. It cited credible reports of “unlawful killings” by both Hamas and the Israeli government.

In his remarks, Blinken noted that the US has “made clear” that Israel needs to follow international law “and take every possible precaution to protect civilians.” He stressed that the department still remains “urgent” concerned about civilian deaths in Gaza during the war. The report said the US also “repeatedly” raised concerns about humanitarian aid access, civilian displacement and the “unprecedented” deaths of journalists in Gaza.

Recently, the Israeli War Cabinet, which also included Israeli PM Netanyahu, held a meeting to discuss the release of its remaining hostages. While many countries are trying to bring about a ceasefire between the warring countries, Israel has made it clear that this has not happened yet and they will deliver “additional and painful blows” and increase “military and political pressure”. on the terrorist organization to ensure that the Israeli hostages are released. The war is not over yet.