The U.N. called for an independent investigation into mass grave sites that were discovered at two hospitals in Gaza after Israeli forces withdrew.
The United Nations called Tuesday for 'a clear, transparent and credible investigation' of mass graves uncovered at two major hospitals in war-torn Gaza that were raided by Israeli troops. Credible investigators must have access to the sites, U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters, and added that more journalists need to be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts. Earlier Tuesday, U.N.
He called for independent and transparent investigations into the deaths, saying that 'given the prevailing climate of impunity, this should include international investigators.' 'Hospitals are entitled to very special protection under international humanitarian law,' Türk said. 'And the intentional killing of civilians, detainees and others who are ‘hors de combat’ is a war crime.' U.S.
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