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UN expert warns Israeli rubble clearance may destroy atrocity evidence in Gaza
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A United Nations expert cautioned Monday that Israel's clearance of rubble in Gaza risks destroying evidence of potential atrocity crimes and hampering efforts to recover human remains, according to Al-Monitor. The official raised concerns that debris removal operations could eliminate documentation crucial to investigations into alleged violations during the conflict.
Israel launched its assault on Gaza following deadly attacks, prompting large-scale destruction across the territory. The UN expert's statement reflects a conflict between reconstruction efforts and preservation of sites that may contain evidence relevant to ongoing or future accountability proceedings.
