UN debates Gaza war investigations

UN debates Gaza war investigations

UNITED NATIONS (CNN) -- A resolution calling for independent investigations into alleged war crimes committed by Israel and Hamas during last winter's Gaza war was the focus of debate in the U.N. General Assembly.

The resolution would call upon both parties of the conflict to set up investigations of the alleged crimes and could lead to further action by the Security Council.

"We are determined to follow up this report and its recommendations in all relevant international forums, including the Security Council and the International Criminal Court," said Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour on Wednesday.

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