Amnesty Calls for 'War Crimes' Probe Into Israeli Destruction of South Syria Homes
Amnesty says Israel destroyed at least 23 civilian structures without military necessity, displacing families and building new bases in the area.
- Amnesty International reported on Thursday that the Israeli army's destruction of civilian homes in southern Syria since the fall of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad should be investigated as "war crimes."
- Since Bashar's regime fell on December 8, 2024, Israeli forces crossed into the UN-demilitarized zone in Quneitra, conducting home raids and establishing a "security buffer zone" to defend against perceived threats.
- Using satellite imagery, Amnesty verified damage or destruction to at least 23 civilian structures in three villages, with witnesses describing the buildings as "their and their neighbours' homes."
- Kristine Beckerle, Amnesty International's Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, stated "securing Israel's border cannot be used to justify bulldozing and blowing up people's homes and villages."
- While Israeli officials claim the "security buffer zone" is necessary to defend against invasion, Amnesty International added that "Israel has an obligation to make reparations for these serious violations of international humanitarian law.
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Amnesty condemns Israeli destruction of homes in south Syria
Amnesty International said on Thursday that the Israeli army's destruction of civilian homes in southern Syria since the fall of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad should be investigated as "war crimes". Israel moved its forces into a UN-patrolled demilitarised zone on the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights after Assad's December 2024 toppling by Islamist forces whom it considers jihadists. It has also launched hundreds of strikes on Syria and ca…
Amnesty calls for ‘war crimes’ probe into Israeli destruction of
DAMASCUS: Amnesty International said on Thursday that the Israeli army’s destruction of civilian homes in southern Syria since the fall of longtime ruler Bashar Assad should be investigated as “war crimes.”Israel moved its forces into a UN-patrolled demilitarized zone on the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights after Assad’s December 2024 toppling by Islamist forces whom it
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Amnesty International IrelandSyria: Israel’s deliberate destruction of civilian homes in Quneitra must be investigated as war crimes
The Israeli military’s deliberate destruction of civilian homes in Quneitra governorate in southern Syria since December 2024, with no absolute military necessity, should be investigated as war crimes, said Amnesty International today. Israel has an obligation to make reparations for these serious violations of international humanitarian law, which should be tailored towards addressing the specific harms faced by the victims. On 8 December 2024 …
Amnesty Urges Probe Into Israeli Demolitions in Quneitra - Enab Baladi
Amnesty International called for an investigation into the Israeli army’s deliberate destruction of civilian homes in Quneitra (southern Syria) since December 2024, without absolute military necessity, saying the acts amount to war crimes. Amnesty said on May 14 that the destruction of homes requires Israel to provide reparations for these serious violations of international humanitarian law, and that reparations must be specifically designed to…
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