Holocaust - Gaza, the killing zone (Israel - leading to Iran war). See more at: http://na.mo.free.fr/gaza2008/index.php

Call for accountability in Gaza and Southern Israel


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Message Recipients
Hillary Rodham Clinton - Secretary of State
Susan Rice - US Representative to the United Nations

Please sign this petition at Amnesty International
takeaction.amnestyusa.org/siteapps/advoc acy/index.aspx?c=...

Now that the fighting between Israel and Hamas has largely ceased after their declaration of separate ceasefires, the true scale of devastation wrought on civilians in Gaza is becoming increasingly evident. Our researchers in Gaza and southern Israel have this week found first hand evidence of war crimes and other serious violations of international law by the parties to the conflict, including possible crimes against humanity, as well as abuses of human rights.

Amnesty International believes that long-term peace and security cannot be found in the Middle East unless accountability is established for crimes under international law. The United Nations Secretary-General has already called for an urgent, impartial investigation into the shelling of UNWRA schools, including with the use of White Phosphorus munitions, and other attacks on UN buildings and personnel in Gaza. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon recently briefed the Security Council on his return from Gaza and emphasized: “where civilians have been killed and there are allegations of violations of international humanitarian law, there should be thorough investigations, full explanations and, where it is required, accountability." In adopting resolution 1860 (2009), the Security Council called for a ceasefire, for the unimpeded provision of humanitarian assistance and the re-opening of crossing points into Gaza. But the Security Council failed to address the question of accountability. Amnesty International believes this is critical—that those who have committed possible war crimes should not be given impunity.

Considering the mutual recriminations that may affect the impartiality of national investigations, and the poor record of investigations by Israel into violations by its forces, Amnesty International urges the US to support the establishment of a comprehensive independent international inquiry – set up by the UN Security Council – into all allegations of violations of international humanitarian and human rights law by Israel, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups participating in the conflict. An international fact-finding team of qualified experts should carry out its investigations on the basis of the highest international standards. It must have powers to gain access to all relevant documents, other evidence and persons, and its report and findings must be public so that follow-action can be taken. As Israeli attacks in Gaza have used US made weapons, the US must not fail to respond to domestic and worldwide expressions of concern that international humanitarian and human rights law must be upheld in Gaza, that accountability for violations be established and that the perpetrators are brought to justice.

For more information, please see Amnesty International’s latest report: The conflict in Gaza: A briefing on applicable law, investigations and accountability (http://www.amnestyusa.org/pdf/gazabrief ing.pdf), which we hope you will find helpful in your further consideration of the grave situation in Gaza.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this urgent matter.

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U.S. support of Israel puts America at risk and it is immoral and unjust. If Americans knew what Israel was actually doing they would not support it in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is the goal of If Americans Knew to provide full and accurate information on this critical issue, and on our power -- and duty -- to bring a resolution.

Now is the war in Gaza (Israel / Palestine). They are leading us again to Iran war. Can you buy it? We are not stupids. The craziness never going to stop.

Follow this links now to sign the emergency petition and send it to everyone you know:

Amnesty International
takeaction.amnestyusa.org/siteapps/advoc acy/index.aspx?c=...

and
GAZA: STOP THE BLOODSHED
www.avaaz.org/en/

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