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Hamas Demands International Investigation into Israel's Use of Banned Weapons, Lifting Blockade, and Cease of Genocide in Gaza

Nov 30, 2024, 02:17 PM

Hamas has called on the international community and the United Nations to lift the blockade on northern Gaza and to halt what it describes as genocide perpetrated by the Israeli military. In a press statement, Hamas demanded the formation of an international committee to investigate allegations of Israel's use of internationally prohibited weapons in the region, which reportedly leads to the evaporation of bodies. Eyewitness accounts from residents and medical personnel in northern Gaza have described horrific conditions following airstrikes, raising concerns about the types of munitions being employed by the Israeli forces. The group emphasized the urgency of investigating these claims, highlighting the severe impact on civilians amid ongoing military actions.