Wide support for UN Gaza report

Wide support for UN Gaza report

Judge Goldstone visited Gaza during his inquiry into war crime claims

Dozens of nations at the UN have backed a resolution calling for independent inquiries by Israel and the Palestinians on war crimes in Gaza.

The UN General Assembly is holding a two-day debate on a report by former war crimes prosecutor Richard Goldstone.

The report condemns the conduct of both sides last December and January, after Israel launched an offensive in Gaza.

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