The independent international investigative commission on the occupied Palestinian territory reports that Israel has been accused of committing war crimes in Palestine.
The commission concluded that Israel's enactment of the legislation, specifically the 2018 amendment to the entry law, which revoked residency permits in East Jerusalem, amounted to a breach of oath and constituted a war crime. This legislation applied to the protected population in the occupied territory and violated their rights. The commission's findings highlight the serious allegations against Israel regarding its actions in Palestine.
In addition, Israeli Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich previously made controversial remarks, denying the existence of the Palestinian people and suggesting that the concept of Palestinian statehood was a response to the establishment of Israel by the Zionist movement. These remarks have further fueled tensions and debates surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The background of the conflict
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has a complex history dating back to the late nineteenth century. And it began in earnest with the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, which led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. Over the years, tensions escalated, resulting in wars and uprisings, such as the Six-Day War in 1967 and the first and second intifadas.
Efforts to find a peaceful resolution, including the Oslo Accords in the 1990s, have not fully addressed the question of Palestinian self-determination. The conflict has been marked by periods of violence and sporadic peace negotiations, often complicated by issues such as the status of Jerusalem and Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Recent developments, including the Israeli court ruling on evictions in Sheikh Jarrah and clashes in Jerusalem, led to increased tensions and violence in May 2021. The escalation resulted in a significant number of casualties and displaced Palestinians. A cease-fire agreement was eventually reached, but the underlying issues remain unresolved.
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