HRW slams Israel for committing war crimes against Palestinians
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) has slammed Israel for "deliberately deepening the suffering of civilians in Gaza" by refusing to allow fuel shipment into the besieged Palestinian enclave and to restore the flow of water, reports Al Jazeera.
"The fact that Palestinian fighters committed unspeakable war crimes against Israeli civilians does not justify Israeli authorities committing war crimes against Palestinian civilians," reads a report by the group.
"By blocking objects necessary for the survival of Gaza's 2.2 million residents, nearly half of whom are children, Israel is punishing all of Gaza's civilians for Hamas's attacks," the report added.
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Following great international pressure and a flurry of diplomatic efforts, Israeli authorities eased the "total siege" and allowed dozens of humanitarian trucks to enter Gaza.
However, no fuel, which is essential for hospital generators, water and sewage pumping and aid delivery, has entered Gaza.
