The discovery of mass graves at the Naser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip has raised concerns from the United States. With over 320 bodies recovered, Washington finds the situation worrying and disturbing. Vedant Patel, the deputy spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, emphasized the seriousness with which the accusations are being taken. The U.S. is urging Israel to provide more information on the matter.
Meanwhile, Amnesty International has called for independent investigations into the incident, stressing the urgency of allowing human rights investigators and forensic experts access to the site. Erika Guevara-Rosas, Amnesty International’s senior director, highlighted the necessity of preserving evidence and holding those accountable for possible war crimes.
In a separate statement, Patel also criticized reports from Israeli media regarding the legalization of outposts in the West Bank by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The U.S. considers these actions dangerous, reckless, and incompatible with international law. The Biden Administration will continue to push for Israeli officials to refrain from taking these illegal measures that hinder the path to peace.