'Probe by Israel would stop UN push'

Source: Jerusalem Post

Jerusalem : Israel | about 1 month ago

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If the Israeli government set up an open investigation, that would really be the end of the matter, as far as Israel is concerned," said Goldstone, who chaired the four-person fact-finding mission on behalf of the UN Human Rights Council...The call was organized by Taanit Tzedek-Jewish Fast for Gaza,...

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