UN says Israel's actions in Gaza could amount to war crimes

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The UN human rights office is warning that repeated Israeli attacks on hospitals in Gaza raise serious concerns about war crimes and crimes against humanity.
We'll hear from the UN as well as a spokesman for the Israeli government.Also in the programme: After South Korea's deadliest plane crash, an aviation safety expert calls on regulators to be more pro-active; Pitt and Jolie agree a divorce settlement, seemingly bringing to an end one of the longest and most contentious splits in Hollywood history. And we'll be dedicating the second half of this programme to a selection of the newsiest moments of 2024.(Photo: Sila's father, Mahmoud Fasih, carries her tiny body to be buried. Credit: BBC)

31 Dec 2024 4PM English United Kingdom News

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