Amnesty International is calling on the Israeli authorities and Palestinian armed groups in Gaza, including the military wing of Hamas, to ensure that civilian lives are protected as the conflict between the two sides escalates. “States must send a clear message that they will not facilitate further violations of international humanitarian law.” “All sides to the conflict have an absolute obligation under international humanitarian law to protect the lives of civilians caught up in the intensifying hostilities”....Philip Luther, Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Amnesty International.
Posted on: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 07:44:34 +0000