Unveiling Alleged Human Rights Abuses: UN Inquiry on Israel-Palestine Conflict

UN-backed human rights investigators have been hearing accounts of alleged abuses by Israeli forces against Palestinians. These include torture and mistreatment of detainees during the Gaza conflict. Israel has denied these allegations and refused cooperation. The commission's findings could be used in international criminal proceedings.

In a disturbing series of testimonies, Palestinians have recounted alleged abuses by Israeli military forces to independent human rights investigators. These claims, presented during UN-backed hearings, include graphic descriptions of torture and inhumane treatment amid the ongoing Gaza war.

The UN-created Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory has been gathering such evidence, led by former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay. Israel has rebuffed cooperation with the commission, denouncing it as biased. Nevertheless, these findings could potentially serve as crucial evidence for international courts pursuing war crime prosecutions.

Facing international scrutiny, Israel continues to deny these allegations and emphasizes actions against any misconduct. Despite this, rights groups have alleged prevalent abuse at certain military detention facilities, heightening the urgency of the commission's continuing efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)