For its part, the Government of Israel must take all possible measures to ensure full respect for the principles of distinction, proportionality and precautions in attack, during the conduct of hostilities, as required by international humanitarian law. In all circumstances, they must avoid targeting civilians.

However, we have received deeply disturbing reports that many of the civilian casualties, including of children, occurred as a result of strikes on homes.

Such reports raise serious doubt about whether the Israeli strikes have been in accordance with international humanitarian law and international human rights law.