Why it matters:
The use of torture and field executions raises serious concerns about violations of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions.
Hamas says that these acts amount to genocide against the Palestinian people.
The group’s appeal to UN bodies and the Human Rights Council signals a push for broader international accountability and pressure on Israel.
The big picture:
According to Hamas, the returned bodies of Palestinian martyrs show visible signs of abuse, including torture, mistreatment, and summary executions.
The statement says that the Israeli military is guilty of fascist and criminal behavior, stating that the regime “makes no distinction between the living and the dead.”
Hamas asserts that these acts represent a moral and humanitarian collapse and constitute a horrific crime rising to the level of genocide.
What they’re saying:
Hamas statement:
“This is a heinous crime that reaches the level of genocide against our Palestinian people.”
“We call on international human rights bodies to document these atrocities, initiate urgent investigations, and prosecute the occupying leaders for unprecedented crimes against humanity in our modern history.”
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