Israel violated laws of engagement in Gaza war

The inquiry found that the Israeli administration used faulty techniques to determine targets and assess the likelihood of civilian casualties in Gaza.

According to the New York Times, Israel did not evaluate the damage caused to people following the bombing or discipline personnel for their transgressions. Israel disregarded warnings concerning these shortcomings as well.

The Israeli regime greatly broadened the targets of its airstrikes, the American daily acknowledged.

According to another section of the report, during the first seven weeks of the war, the Israeli authorities shot roughly 30,000 rounds into Gaza, including bombs, rockets, and ammunition. Israel has also drastically cut back on warning rounds, which provide civilians time to flee.

The report added that the Israeli regime used one-ton bombs when it could have used smaller or more accurate ammunition.

The newspaper also revealed, citing five Israeli army officers, that the military command issued an order seven hours after the start of the war, making the firing of warning bullets optional. The military also said that the military command and senior Israeli officials issued an order that allowed up to 500 civilians in Gaza to be exposed to gunfire.