Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Has Israel and Hamas breached the laws of war in Gaza? | Inside Story” – below is their description.
Israel’s devastating air strikes and blockade of Gaza after the surprise attack by Hamas have led to both sides being accused of violating international humanitarian law.
A UN commission says it is collecting evidence of war crimes.
Israel says it’s observing international law.
Bodies such as the International Criminal Court can launch an investigation to determine whether casualties in Palestine and Israel are a violation.
But Israel does not recognise the jurisdiction of the ICC.
So who will hold those responsible to account?
Presenter: James Bays
Guests
Geoffrey Robertson, founder of Doughty Street Chambers and former President of the War Crimes Court in Sierra Leone. Geoffrey was appointed by the UN as Distinguished Jurist Member on its justice council.
Sawsan Zaher, human rights lawyer and legal adviser for the civil society coaltion for Emergency in Arab Society.
Marc Garlasco, military adviser at Dutch NGO ‘Pax for Peace’.
Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel
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