UN human rights chief accuses Israel of war crimes following remains discovered under Gaza rubble

UN human rights chief Volker Turk accused Israel of potential war crimes following the discovery of hundreds of bodies under rubble in Gaza, nearly three years after the war began. Turk stated that the remains, including entire families, women, and children, were being unearthed from sites destroyed by Israeli strikes. He expressed concern that these discoveries revive issues raised in a 2024 UN report suggesting Israeli strikes on civilian sites might have violated international humanitarian law. Turk called for international investigators to access all parts of Gaza to preserve evidence, noting that Israeli restrictions on items like DNA kits and excavators are impeding recovery efforts. Israel has consistently denied targeting civilians and claims its actions adhere to international law while fighting Hamas.