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When Israel investigates itself, what happens?

May 31, 2024
26:58
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Exploring the consequences of an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, the podcast questions the effectiveness of Israel's self-investigations and the lack of accountability for past incidents. The conversation delves into the skepticism surrounding meaningful changes in the midst of the ongoing conflict, highlighting the historical context and implications of alleged war crimes. Discussing the ICC charges against Israeli leaders, the episode sheds light on the challenges of pursuing accountability and justice for war crimes.
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Quick takeaways

  • Israeli self-investigations often lead to minimal consequences for policy decisions and senior officials' accountability.
  • International mechanisms like ICC play a pivotal role in challenging the impunity of Israeli military actions through war crimes charges.

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Investigations into Israeli Military Actions

Israel's military actions and investigations are scrutinized, highlighting instances like the 2006 war with Hezbollah and the Sabra and Chatela massacre in 1982. The podcast explores how self-investigations conducted by Israel often result in minimal consequences for policy decisions, with senior officials escaping accountability for illegal orders and civilian casualties. It reveals a pattern where in egregious cases, Israel announces investigations to appease global outrage, yet fails to address underlying rules of engagement, perpetuating a cycle of impunity.

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