"Israeli Strike on Gaza: Killing of 106 Civilians Raises War Crime Concerns"

Human Rights Watch has accused Israeli forces of committing an apparent war crime by unlawfully attacking a residential building in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 106 civilians, including 54 children. The attack, which occurred on October 31, 2023, is among the deadliest single incidents for civilians since the Israeli government’s bombardment and ground incursion into Gaza following the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7. The Israeli military's long track record of failing to credibly investigate alleged war crimes underscores the importance of the International Criminal Court’s inquiry into serious crimes committed by all parties to the conflict.