U.N. gets in action (Gaza Problem)

The focus of debate in the UN General Assembly were the alleged war crimes committed by Israel and Hamas during last winter's Gaza war.

The Israeli government has ruled out setting up an independent investigative body that would interview Israeli military personnel about alleged war crimes. But many Arab countries and human rights organizations say that internal investigations conducted by Israel would not be transparent enough.

The resolution would call upon both parties of the conflict to set up investigations of the alleged crimes and could lead to further action by the Security Council. In debating the resolution, 43 speakers will present before the 192-member UN body.

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Goldstone Report

Israel has lately been involved in a new turmoil since the appearance of the Goldstone Report which accuses Israel of having committed war crimes during the Gaza War last winter. Curiously, though the report acusses Hamas of violating human rights as well, Israel has been the main focus in all this matter. U.N.'s Human Rights Council has taken this case after a vote for adopting the report was made. Mexico was one of the 47 members that abstained from giving its vote. Israel expressed its gratitude to our country for adopting that position and asked Mexico to continue supporting Israel in future meetings.
Israel has been pressured and adviced to conduct an independent investigation, but the Israeli has refused, claiming the report is nothing but biased. The report has already been sent to the Security Council. The United Nations has already offered Israel two options: either they start an investigation during the following six months or Israel will have to face international prosecution.

More information:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article6891249.ece
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8326153.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8322584.stm
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704500604574480932924540724.html
http://www.oem.com.mx/elsoldemexico/notas/n1370995.htm

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