US calls reports of Israeli soldiers using civilians as human shields ‘incredibly disturbing’
The White House says reports of Israeli soldiers in Gaza regularly using civilians as human shields is “incredibly disturbing.”
It added there can be no justification for using civilians as human shields, the New York Times reported.
The Israeli army has denied the accusation.
State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters if the accusations are true, they would violate both international law and the Israeli army’s own code of conduct.
He said it is “entirely appropriate” for Israelis to investigate the claims and called for accountability if the investigations confirm the violations.
Miller also urged the Israeli army to take steps to prevent such practices from occurring in the future.
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