New York, 23 March-(ANA)-The UN investigator into human rights in the Palestinian territories has questioned the legality of Israel’s actions in Gaza.
In his latest report to the UN human rights council in Geneva, Richard Falk suggests that it is not a question of whether Israel used disproportionate force in Gaza, but rather whether Israel acted lawfully in entering Gaza at all.
Israeli authorities denied Mr Falk entry last December, when he attempted to conduct his regular investigative mission to the Palestinian territories.
Because Mr Falk was unable to enter the Palestinian territories, his latest report focuses instead on the legality of Israel's incursion into Gaza.
He concludes that the incursion may constitute a war crime.
He is calling for an independent inquiry to examine possible war crimes committed by both Israel and Hamas.
Further, Mr Falk suggests that the Israeli blockade of Gaza is in violation of the Geneva Conventions and must be lifted.
The report is certain to anger Israel, which has long complained of bias by Mr Falk. (ANA)
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