It is reported in Haaretz today that eleven Palestinian human rights organizations have signed a letter urging the PA and Hamas to investigate claims of Palestinian violations of international law during operation Cast Lead.
The claims are included in the Goldstone Report.
Acts listed by the report include Palestinian attacks on civilians in Israel and instances of internal repression, such as summary executions in the Gaza Strip and arrests and torture in the West Bank.
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The authors say that for PLO efforts to have the report endorsed by the UN to be of lasting value, the Palestinian authorities must take action to implement its recommendations.
"We urge you to immediately take clear and public steps toward holding to account all those who prove to be responsible for the violations detailed in the report," they wrote.
Since all crimes committed during Cast Lead should be investigated this letter is obviously a step in the right direction. I am unaware of either the PA or Hamas response and if any action will be taken as a result of the letter's request.
As for Israel?
Former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak has advised Attorney General Menachem Mazuz to support the setting up of a state investigative committee or a governmental inquiry committee to look into the claims raised against Israel by the Goldstone report.
Since all crimes committed during Cast Lead should be investigated this request is obviously a step in the right direction. I am unaware of the AG response and if any action will be taken as a result of the request.
We shall have to wait and see what else transpires.