Human Rights Roundup: Israel Held Accountable

by Charles Lenchner · 2009-01-29 18:29:00 UTC
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in the aftermath of Israel's invasion of Gaza, human rights forces around the world - and in Israel - are gearing up to hold it accountable. When hundreds of civilians die at the hands of a modern, US funded military machine, investigation is warranted.

Spanish court to probe Israeli officials for alleged 'crimes against humanity'

Madrid Court grants motion by Palestinian group to probe several senior defense officials for their involvement in 2002 hit on Hamas operative Salah Shehade; which left 14 dead, 100 wounded. Defense minister calls announcement 'delusional', says he will do all in his power to have charges dropped

Israel held many Gaza prisoners in harsh and humiliating conditions and threatened their lives and their health [From the Public Committee Against Torture in israel]:

The reports indicate, among other things, that many detainees – minors as well as adults – were held for many hours – sometimes for days - in pits dug in the ground, exposed to bitter cold and harsh weather, handcuffed and blindfolded.  These pits lacked basic sanitary facilities which would have allowed the detainees appropriate toilet facilities, while food and shelter, when provided, were limited, and the detainees went hungry.

Expect to see more about efforts to pursue justice for the Palestinian victims of the invasion.

Charles Lenchner
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