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UN Human Rights Council backs report on 'Gaza war crimes'

July 3, 2015 16:53
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

By

Sandy Rashty,

Sandy Rashty

1 min read

Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the UN Human Rights Council’s decision to back a controversial report on the Gaza war.

Friday’s resolution supported the report produced by the Gaza Conflict Commission of Inquiry. It had accused Israel and terrorist group Hamas of committing war crimes during the 50 day conflict last summer.

The resolution was passed by 41 of the 47 UNHRC council members – including the UK, Ireland, France, Germany and the Netherlands.

The United States was the only country to vote against the resolution.