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HRW Accuses Israel of War Crimes, Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza, Displacing 90% of Population

Nov 14, 2024, 09:44 AM

On Thursday, Human Rights Watch released a new report accusing Israeli authorities of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity through the forced displacement of Palestinian people in Gaza. The report alleges that Israel's repeated evacuation orders and deliberate forced displacement amount to the 'war crime of forcible transfer' and 'ethnic cleansing' in parts of the Palestinian territory. Human Rights Watch states that Israel's actions have displaced over 90% of Gaza's population and have made the area uninhabitable through systematic destruction. The organization cites evidence including Israel's use of buffer zones and security zones, suggesting authorities are pursuing a policy of 'ethnic cleansing.' The report comes amid mounting international concern over the catastrophic humanitarian conditions in Gaza.