Israel Committing 'War Crimes' in Gaza, Charges Amnesty International: "'In most cases examined by Amnesty International, the extensive destruction of Palestinian homes and properties repeatedly carried out by the Israeli army was not justifiable on grounds of absolute military necessity,' it said. 'Such wanton destruction is unlawful and constitutes a war crime.'
Article 33 of the Fourth Geneva Convention on the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War states that 'collective penalties are prohibited Reprisals against protected persons and their properties are prohibited.'
Article 53 states that 'any destruction by the Occupying Poweris prohibited, except where such destruction is rendered absolutely necessary by military operations.' "
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