UN calls for probes of Gaza war crimes

UNITED NATIONS:The general assembly approved a resolution endorsing a UN report accusing Israel and the Palestinians of war crimes.The UN General Assembly enjoined Israel and the Palestinians to probe war crimes allegedly committed in Gaza nearly a year ago, a move which the Jewish state said would hurt the quest for Middle East peace.United nation with the strength of 192 members ,can do everything to stop what is wrong in the world if do sincerely and on justice,has approved an Arab-sponsored resolution that endorsed a UN report accusing both Israel and the Palestinians of war crimes and possible crimes against humanity during the 22-day Gaza conflict that ended in January.The vote was 114 in favor and 18 against, with 44 abstentions. A simple majority was needed for adoption.Israel strongly opposed the non-binding resolutin and the UN report,but decision was taken on majority votes,A majority of European Union countries, including Britain, France, Sweden and Spain, abstained after failing to secure amendments to the text, including one that would have dropped references to possible Security Council action if the report’s findings are not implemented. Russia also abstained.Goldstone, a South African Jew, had recommended that Israel and the Islamist movement Hamas that rules Gaza face possible prosecution before the International Criminal Court in The Hague if they fail to conduct credible, independent investigations within six months.Assembly asked both countries to conduct , within a period of three months,investigation 'that are independent , credible and in conformity with international standards,And israel is saying this resolution is deeply flawed one sided and prejudiced.Some 1,400 Palestinians and 13 Israelis were killed during the Israeli military offensive in the tiny coastal Palestinian enclave.