Israel-Hamas War: UN experts call for investigations into war crimes, crimes against humanity

The experts have called for “prompt, transparent and independent” probes into events in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories on October 7 and thereafter.

The experts have called for “prompt, transparent and independent” probes into events in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories on October 7 and thereafter.

“Independent investigators must be given the necessary resources, support and access required to conduct prompt, thorough and impartial investigations into crimes allegedly committed by all parties to the conflict,” the experts said in a statement, calling on Israel, the Palestinian Authority and the de facto authorities in Gaza to cooperate fully with investigations.

Morris Tidball-Binz, special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, and Alice Jill Edwards, special rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, signed the letter.

They urged the international community to ensure that all those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity are promptly brought to justice.