Gaza
UN expert warns Israeli rubble clearing may destroy atrocity evidence in Gaza
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A UN expert warned Monday that large-scale rubble removal in parts of Gaza under Israeli control risks erasing traces of "atrocity crimes" and preventing recovery and identification of human remains, Al-Monitor reported. Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories, raised the concern as demolition work continues in Israeli-controlled areas of the enclave.
The removal of debris could obstruct ongoing investigations into potential war crimes and obscure physical evidence and documentation needed for accountability proceedings and judicial action. Albanese's warning underscores concerns that systematic clearing of destroyed structures may eliminate crucial forensic material and witness accounts essential to establishing responsibility for alleged violations during the conflict.
