The report focused on general headings without specifics, suggesting to the reader that these are definitive facts incriminating the Palestinian Resistance in Gaza. It also provided almost no evidence and did not refer to the long history of Israeli deceit and misinformation since October 7, including fabricating evidence or unfounded accusations.
This is crucial since the report relies on testimonies (many of which have been proven false) and untruthful officials. It also does not address numerous Israeli claims that have been debunked by various reports from famous international institutions and media outlets.
The HRW appears to align with Western narratives aimed at discrediting the Resistance in Gaza, portraying it not as a national liberation movement but as a malevolent force. This portrayal seeks to demonize the Resistance and, more troublingly, to justify the extensive casualties reported—ranging from at least 38,000 to 186,000 Palestinians, mainly children and women.
By focusing on general accusations and ignoring a long history of Israeli misinformation, the report seems to support a framework that justifies these significant losses rather than addressing the broader context of the struggle.
Human rights organizations, including HRW, supposedly have a critical role in documenting and addressing human rights abuses. However, they can also become tools for distorting public understanding. The report in question has been criticized for justifying, rather than condemning, the actions that contribute to the rising death toll in Palestine. The troubling trend suggests that some of these organizations are complicit in demonizing the Resistance of the oppressed and whitewashing the crimes of the oppressors rather than holding them accountable.
Such failure to confront the reality of war crimes undermines the credibility of HRW's findings and raises questions about their commitment to impartial justice.
17 July 2024