Month: June 2024

UN Accusations, Israel’s Response: What Gives?

On June 12th the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) released the results of an investigation into the Gaza war. This included a 59 page section that does a reasonable job of documenting Hamas atrocities. It accuses Hamas of hostage taking, indiscriminate rocket fire, sexual and gender based violence, and more. The report also includes …

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Was the Hostage Rescue Disproportionate?

The June 8th rescue of four hostages from Gaza was celebrated throughout Israel as joyful family reunions were broadcast throughout the country. Unfortunately, the rescue also resulted in numerous Palestinian casualties. This led to accusations that Israel had used disproportionate force in rescuing the hostages. For example, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called it …

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