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Russia, Rostov-on-Don : Russian President Dmitry Medvedev gestures while speaking during the EU-Russia Summit in Rostov-on-Don on June 1, 2010.  (AFP Photo / Mikhail Klimentyev) 01.06.2010, 14:22

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Up to 19 reported killed as Israel disrupts Gaza humanitarian effort

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Freedom flotilla ready to break the Gaza Strip blockade

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Israeli soldiers await sentence for using human shield

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Jabalia refugee camp in the southern Gaza Strip after an Israeli air strike on January 2, 2009. (AFP Photo / Patrick Baz) 28.12.2009, 08:34 7 comments

Israel remains “immune” to war crimes tribunal

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“Military gains can outweigh civilian casualties”

Published: 29 June, 2009, 02:20


A woman cries as she holds the body of one of her relatives killed during Israeli air strike on Gaza (AFP Photo / Mahmud Hams)

Half a year after its military operation in Gaza, Israel is still facing accusations of war crimes. Israeli army legal advisor Daniel Reisner offers Jerusalem’s interpretation of international law.

 
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