Red Cross Says Israel, Hamas Must Stop Targeting Civilians
Monday, January 5, 2009 at 11:43 am
The international Red Cross says Israel and Hamas must stop killing and wounding civilians in the Gaza fighting. The International Committee of the Red Cross says both parties are obliged under international humanitarian law to avoid attacks on civilians and public buildings.
Pierre Kraehenbuehl, the agency’s director of operations, said on Sunday that he was worried about the growing number of civilians being killed and injured, and hospitals being damaged. The death toll in the Gaza Strip rose to more than 512 since December 27 as Israel’s ground forces pushed deeper into the territory. Gaza officials have said at least 31 civilians were among the dead. Kraehenbuehl says firing rockets that endanger civilians also is prohibited under international law.
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