On Wednesday, the United States voiced its concern over the discovery of mass graves at Naser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip. With over 320 bodies recovered, Washington found the situation to be both worrying and disturbing. Vedant Patel, the deputy spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, emphasized the seriousness with which the accusations are being taken. The U.S. is urging Israel to provide more information on the matter.
In a separate development, Amnesty International has called for independent investigations into the mass graves at Naser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip. Erika Guevara-Rosas, Amnesty International’s senior director, highlighted the necessity of preserving evidence and holding those accountable for possible war crimes. Meanwhile, Israel’s Army denies any involvement in the mass graves and claims that they were discovered as part of efforts to locate hostages during a raid on the hospital.
Patel also criticized reports from Israeli media regarding the legalization of outposts in the West Bank by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The U.S considers these actions dangerous, reckless and incompatible with international law. The Biden Administration will continue to push for Israeli officials to refrain from taking these illegal measures that hinder progress towards peace.
The United States expressed concern over this discovery in Khan Younis as it continues its efforts to promote peace and human rights in Palestine and Israel region.
The U.S government is calling on Israel to provide more information on why there were mass graves at Naser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip? This comes after over 320 bodies were recovered by forensic experts.
Amnesty International has called for independent investigations into this matter as they urge Israel to allow human rights investigators access to site so that evidence can be preserved and those responsible can be held accountable for war crimes.
Vedant Patel, deputy spokesperson for U.S Department of State emphasizes that allegations are taken seriously by Washington and urges Israel to provide transparency about this matter.
Meanwhile Amnesty International’s Erika Guevara-Rosas highlights how crucial it is to preserve evidence and hold those responsible accountable if there have been any violations of human rights.
The U.S government is also critical of Israeli media reports regarding legalization of outposts in West Bank by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich which they consider dangerous and reckless actions that go against international law.
