Uncovering Accountability: Independent Probe Examines Gaza Hospital Strike

The deadly strike at a Gaza City hospital has sparked a blame game between Israelis and Palestinians, with both sides claiming evidence to support their accusations. While an independent investigative team could potentially resolve the matter by examining forensic evidence, there are challenges in creating a team that is acceptable to both sides and can work quickly. Options include the International Criminal Court, a United Nations-affiliated Commission of Inquiry, the International Commission of Jurists, the Commission for International Justice and Accountability, or a multinational team of government investigators and prosecutors. The investigation into the shootdown of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in 2014 offers a framework for such an independent probe, but time is of the essence in the current crisis.