As the war between Israel and Hamas escalates in Gaza, human rights experts say that actions by both sides — including attacks on civilians, hostage-taking, and the targeting of hospitals and other vital infrastructure – probably violate international law.
In Israel, Hamas militants have slaughtered civilians, unleashed a barrage of indiscriminate rocket fire, and taken at least 200 people —including Israelis and foreigners — hostage since it launched a surprise attack on Oct. 7. In Gaza, Israel has leveled entire neighborhoods, killed more than 2,700 people, and ordered a “full siege” of the territory, including shutting off access to water and power.
