Gaza's Ecosystems Damaged, Accountability Urged
A commentary looks at how Israel's war in Gaza has destroyed the strip's ecosystems. It argues that this destruction underscores the need for accountability under international law. The piece treats the environmental damage as part of the wider cost of the war, which affects the people living there.
Context
Context: Gaza is a small coastal strip on the Mediterranean where the war that began in October 2023 has caused heavy loss of life. International law sets rules on war conduct, and accountability means checking whether those rules were followed.
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