"UN Calls for Israel's Accountability Over Possible War Crimes"

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"UN Calls for Israel's Accountability Over Possible War Crimes"
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The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution calling for Israel to be held accountable for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip, with 28 countries in favor, 13 abstaining, and six opposing the resolution. Israel dismissed the resolution as "distorted" and accused the Council of favoring Hamas. The United States, one of the opposing countries, criticized Israel for not doing enough to prevent civilian casualties, while also expressing concern about the lack of specific condemnation of Hamas in the resolution.

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