UN: Israeli operations in Syria may amount to war crimes
UN investigators warn Israeli actions in Syria, including mass detentions, could constitute war crimes in the latest criticism of Israeli conduct.
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AIUN investigators said on Tuesday that Israeli operations in Syria, including the detention of hundreds of people, could amount to war crimes, marking the latest UN criticism of Israeli violations inside Syrian territory.
Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, a member of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, stated: "The commission is deeply concerned about ongoing Israeli violations," adding that "these actions may amount to war crimes."
This comes as the Israeli military revealed details of its operations in southern Syria, where for nearly two years it has been working on an engineering project called "New East," aimed at establishing a fortified system along the southern Syrian border.
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The operations announced by the Israeli military indicate a move to deepen its presence in southern Syria, with project details suggesting plans to remain in the area for many years.
Meanwhile, Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Al-Shibani affirmed during an Arab League meeting in Cairo on Monday that Syria remains committed to a diplomatic solution with Israel.