Israel’s military investigations into Gaza conflict violations strengthen impunity

Headline Title:  Israel’s military investigations into Gaza conflict violations strengthen impunity 17 April 2013 The decision by Israel's military not to launch criminal investigations into some 65 cases of  "alleged misconduct" by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during Operation "Pillar of Defense", last year's eight-day armed conflict in the Gaza Strip, is another step which strengthens impunity, said Amnesty International, as some of the cases closed could amount to serious violations of international humanitarian law and potentially war crimes.In its update of 11 April, Israel's…

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