Israeli attacks on Palestinian heritage amount to war crimes, UN report finds
Briefly

The UN Independent Commission of Inquiry found that Israeli forces have committed war crimes against cultural, religious, and educational sites in Gaza and beyond. The report highlights significant damage to heritage sites, with over half affected. Key examples include the bombing of ancient religious sites and museums, all of which are documented as part of a systematic assault on civilian infrastructure. The commission asserts that Israeli military operations were aware of these sites' significance and yet targeted them intentionally, violating international law.
The UN report highlights a campaign of devastation against cultural, religious, and educational sites in Gaza, with Israeli forces largely committing war crimes in these attacks.
Special attention is given to Gaza’s heritage sites, with over half reported damaged or destroyed, attributed to broader military assaults on civilian infrastructure.
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