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Israeli troops killed hundreds of unarmed civilian adults and children, broke laws and committed war crimes during their winter offensive in Gaza, Amnesty International said in a scathing report released Thursday.
The residents of Gaza are still trying to rebuild their lives after Israel's offensive.
The residents of Gaza are still trying to rebuild their lives after Israel's offensive.
The human rights group also pointed a finger at Hamas and other Palestinian militant organizations in its 117-page report.
Hamas and other Palestinian groups committed war crimes by firing hundreds of rockets into southern Israel, killing three Israeli civilians, injuring scores and driving thousands from their homes, according to the report.
Both sides must allow independent investigations into the 22-day conflict, which spanned December and January, Amnesty said.
"Hundreds of civilians were killed in attacks carried out using high-precision, air-delivered bombs and missiles and tank shells. Others, including women and children, were shot at short range when posing no threat to Israeli soldiers."
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Source: CNN
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