Israeli soldiers' testimonies reveal civilian buildings were bombed without evacuation, raising war crime allegations and questions of criminal responsibility.
Israeli soldiers' testimonies
Testimonies from four Israeli intelligence soldiers, collected by the newspaper Haaretz and shared by the Palestinian agency WAFA, suggest that Israeli forces bombed buildings containing civilians without first evacuating them, leading to hundreds of Palestinian casualties. These accounts were obtained through Haaretz and relayed by WAFA, a Palestinian news agency.Authorization of attacks
According to the soldiers' statements, the attacks were approved by the Israeli military leadership. One soldier described the bombing of the Jabalia refugee camp on October 31, 2023, where Israeli intelligence estimated that 250 to 300 people might be affected. Despite this knowledge, the attack was authorized.Civilian casualties and military strategy
Another soldier described bombings of buildings still inhabited, without warning or evacuation, to prevent Hamas officials from escaping. These actions contradict the image of the Israeli military as "the most moral in the world" and support allegations of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Gaza.Military knowledge and responsibility
The testimonies confirm that the Israeli military leadership was aware of the potential for significant civilian casualties. This raises questions about the criminal responsibility of those who authorized and carried out the attacks, despite the high risk to civilians.Continued impunity for Israel
Despite the severity of these allegations, those suspected of being responsible continue to enjoy widespread impunity. The Israeli state still receives support from European political figures, particularly in France, even as serious accusations against its leaders and military are made.Double standards in international law
European leaders, especially in France, continue to defend Israel despite accumulating evidence of crimes against Palestinians. This complacency raises concerns about their political and moral responsibility, as other nations face sanctions and isolation for similar violations of international law.
