Israeli forces have intensified efforts to clear rubble in Gaza, raising concerns among international experts that such actions could erase critical evidence of potential atrocity crimes. A UN expert has warned that the removal of debris from areas affected by Israeli attacks may compromise the ability to investigate alleged war crimes, as physical evidence could be lost or altered.
The operation has drawn condemnation from several nations, including Egypt and Qatar, which have criticized Israeli officials for their remarks suggesting the removal of Palestinians from the territory. Meanwhile, reports from Gaza indicate that Israeli strikes have continued to impact civilian areas, with at least five Palestinians killed in a single attack, including two children.
One of the victims was a seven-year-old girl who was killed alongside her father in an airstrike targeting a vehicle. The attack occurred as she was returning home with school supplies, marking what was intended to be her first day of school.
The situation has deepened tensions between Israel and Palestinian authorities, with Israel threatening a "full-scale war" if the Palestinian leadership prepares an attack similar to the one launched by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
