“Though a ceasefire hangs over Israel and Gaza today, the open wounds from 50 days of conflict remain unresolved. In the Gaza Strip, at least 2,131 Palestinians were killed, including at least 1,473 civilians. Over 18,000 homes were either destroyed or damaged, and some 108,000 people were left homeless. As in other conflicts over the last seven years, war crimes were highly likely to have been committed that demand investigation. Israel hit hospitals, clinics and schools: al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir Al-Balah and Najjar Hospital in Rafah city, among others, were severely damaged in direct attacks or by tank shelling and missile fire. And today 450,000 people have no access to municipal water due partially to damage during the conflict. For seven years, Gaza’s people have endured an Israeli-imposed blockade forcing them into subsistence living. About 80% are dependent on humanitarian aid. Of the 71 killed on the Israeli side six were civilians.”
— It’s time for the US to stop fuelling the conflict in Israel and Gaza | Blogs | Amnesty International UK
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