Hamas Calls for International Investigation into Israeli Weapons
The Islamic Resistance Movement, known as Hamas, has urgently requested the formation of an international committee to investigate the alleged use of internationally banned weapons by Israeli forces in the northern Gaza Strip. This call follows reports of horrific civilian casualties and the disturbing phenomenon of bodies reportedly vaporizing due to the nature of the weapons used. In a statement, Hamas emphasized the need for an independent investigation to uncover the truth behind these allegations and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Hamas's statement highlighted that the Israeli military's actions over the past 53 days have resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths, with over 10,000 injuries, predominantly affecting women and children. The Director General of the Ministry of Health in Gaza, Munir al-Barash, corroborated these claims, stating that the weapons employed by Israeli forces are of an unknown nature and have led to the evaporation of bodies. The Civil Defense in Gaza has also confirmed multiple instances of such weapon usage, raising serious concerns about the humanitarian implications.
The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Reports from the Civil Defense Authority in Gaza indicate that as of August, 1,760 bodies had evaporated due to the use of these prohibited weapons. The authority expressed its inability to document these casualties in official records, highlighting the scale of the crisis. Medical professionals in Gaza have reported unprecedented injuries and effects from the unconventional missiles, attributing them to the extreme heat generated upon detonation.
The ongoing conflict, which escalated significantly on October 7, 2023, has been described as one of the worst humanitarian disasters globally, with more than 149,000 Palestinians reported as either dead or wounded. The situation has drawn international attention, with calls for accountability and an end to the violence. As the humanitarian crisis deepens, the international community faces increasing pressure to respond to the allegations of war crimes and the dire conditions in Gaza.
