What We Found in Gaza
Strong Indications of Violations of the Laws of War, U.S. Law, and War Crimes Found in the Gaza Strip
This delegation is seriously concerned by our initial findings. We have found strong indications of violations of the laws of war and possible war crimes committed by Israel in the Gaza Strip. We are particularly concerned that most of the weapons that were found used in the December 27 assualt on Gaza are US-made and supplied. We believe that Israel's use of these weapons may constitute a violation of US law, and particularly the Foreign Assistance Act ... Full Story »
Posted by Dwight Rousu
Finding stories of innocent people killed is an easy thing to achieve in these situations. Always sad, but can only be viewed in context of the individual act. Israel unlike Hamas does not have as a matter of policy the extermination of the other side, or they would be. If Hamas had the weapons of Israel, would they hesitate to use them fully? Frankly, Israel has shown remarkable restraint. As absurd as the concept of Proportional response is, Israel is trying.