Israel Faces Growing Pressure After UN War Crimes Vote -- Voice of America
Israel is facing growing international pressure after the United Nations Human Rights Council approved the Goldstone Report, which accuses the Jewish state of war crimes against Palestinians. The Goldstone Report also accuses Palestinian militants of war crimes during the Gaza conflict of nearly a year ago.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and French President Nicolas Sarkozy sent a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling on him to cooperate with the Goldstone Report. They urged Israel to open an "independent, transparent investigation" into alleged war crimes during the three-week Gaza conflict last December and January.
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More News On The UN And Israel
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UN Panel Backs Gaza Report -- Washington Post
UN Council Adopts Goldstone Report -- Voice of America
Britain Criticised for Opting Out of UN Vote Condemning Israel -- Times Online
Israel Condemns UN War Crimes Resolution -- Voice of America
Israel vows to fight UN report amid France, UK support -- Press TV
Media sceptics mull Goldstone vote -- BBC