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}}</ref> The [[IDF Spokesperson's Unit]] published videos showing secondary explosions that occurred after they had targeted mosques with missiles, alleging these were caused by the weapons and ammunition hidden inside of them.<ref>{{cite web|author=idfnadesk |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCVr7MBhgj0 |title=Weapons Hidden in Mosque Neutralized by Israel Air Force |publisher=YouTube |date= |accessdate=2014-08-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=idfnadesk |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwP_LusgPAw |title=Weapons in Gaza Mosque Struck by Israel Air Force |publisher=YouTube |date= |accessdate=2014-08-17}}</ref> In July 2009, the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Israel)|Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] released a report stating that, "the IDF inquiry revealed that the mosque was not attacked at all." The report also stated that "the individuals reported as killed in this incident were in fact killed in other incidents not involving the mosque. Further, the supposed 'civilians' who were casualties of the attack were in fact Hamas operatives killed while fighting against the IDF." It was also noted that IDF rules of engagement "expressly forbid attacks directed against sacred places, unless they are used for military purposes."<ref name="mfa_gazaop_paper_july2009">{{cite web|title=THE OPERATION IN GAZA, 27 DECEMBER 2008 – 18 JANUARY 2009 FACTUAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS |url=http://www.mfa.gov.il/NR/rdonlyres/E89E699D-A435-491B-B2D0-017675DAFEF7/0/GazaOperation.pdf |publisher=[[Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] |date=2009-07-29 |pages=144–145 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5iiU39oGM?url=http |
}}</ref> The [[IDF Spokesperson's Unit]] published videos showing secondary explosions that occurred after they had targeted mosques with missiles, alleging these were caused by the weapons and ammunition hidden inside of them.<ref>{{cite web|author=idfnadesk |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCVr7MBhgj0 |title=Weapons Hidden in Mosque Neutralized by Israel Air Force |publisher=YouTube |date= |accessdate=2014-08-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=idfnadesk |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwP_LusgPAw |title=Weapons in Gaza Mosque Struck by Israel Air Force |publisher=YouTube |date= |accessdate=2014-08-17}}</ref> In July 2009, the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Israel)|Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] released a report stating that, "the IDF inquiry revealed that the mosque was not attacked at all." The report also stated that "the individuals reported as killed in this incident were in fact killed in other incidents not involving the mosque. Further, the supposed 'civilians' who were casualties of the attack were in fact Hamas operatives killed while fighting against the IDF." It was also noted that IDF rules of engagement "expressly forbid attacks directed against sacred places, unless they are used for military purposes."<ref name="mfa_gazaop_paper_july2009">{{cite web|title=THE OPERATION IN GAZA, 27 DECEMBER 2008 – 18 JANUARY 2009 FACTUAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS |url=http://www.mfa.gov.il/NR/rdonlyres/E89E699D-A435-491B-B2D0-017675DAFEF7/0/GazaOperation.pdf |publisher=[[Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] |date=2009-07-29 |pages=144–145 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5iiU39oGM?url=http://www.mfa.gov.il/NR/rdonlyres/E89E699D-A435-491B-B2D0-017675DAFEF7/0/GazaOperation.pdf |archivedate=2 August 2009 |deadurl=yes |accessdate=2009-07-30 |df= }}</ref> |
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The report of the UN Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict (aka [[Goldstone report]]) stated that the Israelis intentionally bombed the al-Maqadmah mosque on the outskirts of Jabilyah when between 200 and 300 men and women attended for their evening prayer, with fifteen people dying. Goldstone has said, "Assuming that weapons were stored in the mosque, it would not be a war crime to bomb it at night... It would be a war crime to bomb it during the day when 350 people are praying".<ref name="Goldstone: ‘If This Was a Court Of Law, There Would Have Been Nothing Proven.’"/> Judge Goldstone has referred to the incident as a case where there is no other possible interpretation for what could have occurred other than a deliberate targeting of civilians.<ref name="Goldstone: ‘If This Was a Court Of Law, There Would Have Been Nothing Proven.’"/> The report concluded that the al-Maqadma mosque was hit during evening prayers by an Israeli missile, killing at least 15 people and injuring 40 others. The report noted that there was no evidence that the mosque has been used to store weapons or that it was being used by Palestinian militants at the time.<ref name=UNGazareport>{{cite news|url=http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-files/Guardian/documents/2009/09/15/UNFFMGCReport.pdf|title=HUMAN RIGHTS IN PALESTINE AND OTHER OCCUPIED ARAB TERRITORIES|author=Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict|publisher=The Guardian|date=September 15, 2009|accessdate=2009-09-15 | location=London| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20091007095811/http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-files/Guardian/documents/2009/09/15/UNFFMGCReport.pdf| archivedate= 7 October 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The report further described response of the Israeli Government, alleging that the mosque was not attacked at all, as "unsatisfactory and demonstrably false".<ref name=UNFFMGCReport_pdf>{{cite news|url=http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-files/Guardian/documents/2009/09/15/UNFFMGCReport.pdf|title=Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict|publisher=United Nations Human Rights Council|accessdate=15 September 2009 | location=London| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20091007095811/http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-files/Guardian/documents/2009/09/15/UNFFMGCReport.pdf| archivedate= 7 October 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> |
The report of the UN Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict (aka [[Goldstone report]]) stated that the Israelis intentionally bombed the al-Maqadmah mosque on the outskirts of Jabilyah when between 200 and 300 men and women attended for their evening prayer, with fifteen people dying. Goldstone has said, "Assuming that weapons were stored in the mosque, it would not be a war crime to bomb it at night... It would be a war crime to bomb it during the day when 350 people are praying".<ref name="Goldstone: ‘If This Was a Court Of Law, There Would Have Been Nothing Proven.’"/> Judge Goldstone has referred to the incident as a case where there is no other possible interpretation for what could have occurred other than a deliberate targeting of civilians.<ref name="Goldstone: ‘If This Was a Court Of Law, There Would Have Been Nothing Proven.’"/> The report concluded that the al-Maqadma mosque was hit during evening prayers by an Israeli missile, killing at least 15 people and injuring 40 others. The report noted that there was no evidence that the mosque has been used to store weapons or that it was being used by Palestinian militants at the time.<ref name=UNGazareport>{{cite news|url=http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-files/Guardian/documents/2009/09/15/UNFFMGCReport.pdf|title=HUMAN RIGHTS IN PALESTINE AND OTHER OCCUPIED ARAB TERRITORIES|author=Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict|publisher=The Guardian|date=September 15, 2009|accessdate=2009-09-15 | location=London| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20091007095811/http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-files/Guardian/documents/2009/09/15/UNFFMGCReport.pdf| archivedate= 7 October 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The report further described response of the Israeli Government, alleging that the mosque was not attacked at all, as "unsatisfactory and demonstrably false".<ref name=UNFFMGCReport_pdf>{{cite news|url=http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-files/Guardian/documents/2009/09/15/UNFFMGCReport.pdf|title=Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict|publisher=United Nations Human Rights Council|accessdate=15 September 2009 | location=London| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20091007095811/http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-files/Guardian/documents/2009/09/15/UNFFMGCReport.pdf| archivedate= 7 October 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> |
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Researcher of the [[Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs]] (JCPA) colonel (res.) Halevi asserted that in the course of the inquiry the commission did not consider other possibilities, such as a drone strike aimed at a group of militants nearby that could be supported by the fact that the blast hit just outside the mosque.<ref name="Goldstone: ‘If This Was a Court Of Law, There Would Have Been Nothing Proven.’">{{cite web|url=http://www.forward.com/articles/116269/ |author=Gal Beckerman |work=The Forward |date=7 October 2009 |title=Goldstone: ‘If This Was a Court Of Law, There Would Have Been Nothing Proven.’ |accessdate=29 October 2009 <!--DASHBot--> |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091012180058/http://www.forward.com/articles/116269/ |archivedate=12 October 2009 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref> He also stated that "[a]n examination of freely accessible Palestinian sources shows that the casualties in this incident were terrorist operatives", specifically naming 7 out of the 15 dead.<ref name="Analysis: Blocking the truth behind the Gaza war">[http://fr.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1253198167357&pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull Analysis: Blocking the truth behind the Gaza war], JPost, September 22, 2009</ref><ref name="Blocking the Truth of the Gaza War">[http://jcpa.org/JCPA/Templates/ShowPage.asp?DRIT=1&DBID=1&LNGID=1&TMID=111&FID=442&PID=0&IID=3086&TTL=Blocking_the_Truth_of_the_Gaza_War Blocking the Truth of the Gaza War], JCPA, September 18, 2009. Accessed 2009-09-23. [http://www.webcitation.org/5k5dGJdp8?url=http://jcpa.org/JCPA/Templates/ShowPage.asp?DRIT%3D1%26DBID%3D1%26LNGID%3D1%26TMID%3D111%26FID%3D442%26PID%3D0%26IID%3D3086%26TTL%3DBlocking_the_Truth_of_the_Gaza_War Archived] 2009-09-26.</ref> According to witness statements, between 200 and 300 people were worshipping in the mosque when the attack took place. First hand investigation by Judge Goldstone's team revealed evidence of significant shrapnel damage within the mosque.<ref name=UNGazareport/> The report also says that the mosque had unexpectedly combined its sunset and evening prayers on the day of the incident, and it is possible that this detail was not known to the IDF at the moment of the strike, added Halevi.<ref name="Goldstone: ‘If This Was a Court Of Law, There Would Have Been Nothing Proven.’"/> |
Researcher of the [[Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs]] (JCPA) colonel (res.) Halevi asserted that in the course of the inquiry the commission did not consider other possibilities, such as a drone strike aimed at a group of militants nearby that could be supported by the fact that the blast hit just outside the mosque.<ref name="Goldstone: ‘If This Was a Court Of Law, There Would Have Been Nothing Proven.’">{{cite web|url=http://www.forward.com/articles/116269/ |author=Gal Beckerman |work=The Forward |date=7 October 2009 |title=Goldstone: ‘If This Was a Court Of Law, There Would Have Been Nothing Proven.’ |accessdate=29 October 2009 <!--DASHBot--> |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091012180058/http://www.forward.com/articles/116269/ |archivedate=12 October 2009 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref> He also stated that "[a]n examination of freely accessible Palestinian sources shows that the casualties in this incident were terrorist operatives", specifically naming 7 out of the 15 dead.<ref name="Analysis: Blocking the truth behind the Gaza war">[http://fr.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1253198167357&pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull Analysis: Blocking the truth behind the Gaza war] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719105908/http://fr.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1253198167357&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull |date=2011-07-19 }}, JPost, September 22, 2009</ref><ref name="Blocking the Truth of the Gaza War">[http://jcpa.org/JCPA/Templates/ShowPage.asp?DRIT=1&DBID=1&LNGID=1&TMID=111&FID=442&PID=0&IID=3086&TTL=Blocking_the_Truth_of_the_Gaza_War Blocking the Truth of the Gaza War], JCPA, September 18, 2009. Accessed 2009-09-23. [http://www.webcitation.org/5k5dGJdp8?url=http://jcpa.org/JCPA/Templates/ShowPage.asp?DRIT%3D1%26DBID%3D1%26LNGID%3D1%26TMID%3D111%26FID%3D442%26PID%3D0%26IID%3D3086%26TTL%3DBlocking_the_Truth_of_the_Gaza_War Archived] 2009-09-26.</ref> According to witness statements, between 200 and 300 people were worshipping in the mosque when the attack took place. First hand investigation by Judge Goldstone's team revealed evidence of significant shrapnel damage within the mosque.<ref name=UNGazareport/> The report also says that the mosque had unexpectedly combined its sunset and evening prayers on the day of the incident, and it is possible that this detail was not known to the IDF at the moment of the strike, added Halevi.<ref name="Goldstone: ‘If This Was a Court Of Law, There Would Have Been Nothing Proven.’"/> |
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According to a 2010 report by the [[Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs]], following investigations carried out by [[Israel]] into allegations of misconduct and violations of the Law of Armed Conflict by the [[Israel Defense Forces]], "an IDF officer was severely reprimanded and two other officers were sanctioned for failing to exercise appropriate judgment during an incident that resulted in civilian casualties in the Al-Maqadmah mosque".<ref name="Gaza Operation Investigations: Second Update">{{cite web |url=http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Terrorism-+Obstacle+to+Peace/Hamas+war+against+Israel/Gaza_Operation_Investigations_Second_Update_July_2010.htm |author=State of Israel |date=July 19, 2010 |title=Gaza Operation Investigations: Second Update| accessdate= 23 November 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref> |
According to a 2010 report by the [[Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs]], following investigations carried out by [[Israel]] into allegations of misconduct and violations of the Law of Armed Conflict by the [[Israel Defense Forces]], "an IDF officer was severely reprimanded and two other officers were sanctioned for failing to exercise appropriate judgment during an incident that resulted in civilian casualties in the Al-Maqadmah mosque".<ref name="Gaza Operation Investigations: Second Update">{{cite web |url=http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Terrorism-+Obstacle+to+Peace/Hamas+war+against+Israel/Gaza_Operation_Investigations_Second_Update_July_2010.htm |author=State of Israel |date=July 19, 2010 |title=Gaza Operation Investigations: Second Update| accessdate= 23 November 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref> |
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* [http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Terrorism-+Obstacle+to+Peace/Terror+Groups/Hamas_Exploitation_Civilians_Jan_2009.htm Hamas Exploitation of Civilians] [[Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs]], Selected Videos. 13 January 2009. |
* [http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Terrorism-+Obstacle+to+Peace/Terror+Groups/Hamas_Exploitation_Civilians_Jan_2009.htm Hamas Exploitation of Civilians] [[Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs]], Selected Videos. 13 January 2009. |
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* [http://www.terrorism-info.org.il/malam_multimedia/English/eng_n/pdf/hamas_e065.pdf The use of mosques for military and political purposes by Hamas], The [[Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center]], March 1, 2009. |
* [http://www.terrorism-info.org.il/malam_multimedia/English/eng_n/pdf/hamas_e065.pdf The use of mosques for military and political purposes by Hamas], The [[Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center]], March 1, 2009. |
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* [http://dover.idf.il/IDF/English/News/today/09/4/2201.htm IDF Releases Information on Military Investigations related to Operation Cast Lead], [[IDF Spokesperson]], 22 April 2009. |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090425125726/http://dover.idf.il/IDF/English/News/today/09/4/2201.htm IDF Releases Information on Military Investigations related to Operation Cast Lead], [[IDF Spokesperson]], 22 April 2009. |
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{{2008–2009 Israel–Gaza conflict}} |
{{2008–2009 Israel–Gaza conflict}} |
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Unidentified mosque strike | |
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Location | Unidentified mosque in Gaza |
Date | January 1, 2009 |
Attack type | airstrike |
Deaths | unknown |
Injured | unknown |
Perpetrators | Israeli Air Force or Israeli Defence Force |
The 2009 Ibrahim al-Maqadma Mosque strike occurred on January 3, 2009 as part of the 2008–2009 Israel–Gaza War when an Israeli missile hit the Ibrahim al-Maqadna mosque in the Gaza strip during evening prayers.[1] Witnesses said over 200 Palestinians were praying inside at the time.[2][3] At least thirteen people, including six children, were killed, and many more wounded.[3][4] The mosque, located in the town of Beit Lahiya in the Gaza Strip, is named after a founder of Hamas who was killed by the Israelis in 2004.[4]
Israel has accused Hamas of using mosques to hide weapons and ammunition.[3][5] The IDF Spokesperson's Unit published videos showing secondary explosions that occurred after they had targeted mosques with missiles, alleging these were caused by the weapons and ammunition hidden inside of them.[6][7] In July 2009, the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a report stating that, "the IDF inquiry revealed that the mosque was not attacked at all." The report also stated that "the individuals reported as killed in this incident were in fact killed in other incidents not involving the mosque. Further, the supposed 'civilians' who were casualties of the attack were in fact Hamas operatives killed while fighting against the IDF." It was also noted that IDF rules of engagement "expressly forbid attacks directed against sacred places, unless they are used for military purposes."[8]
The report of the UN Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict (aka Goldstone report) stated that the Israelis intentionally bombed the al-Maqadmah mosque on the outskirts of Jabilyah when between 200 and 300 men and women attended for their evening prayer, with fifteen people dying. Goldstone has said, "Assuming that weapons were stored in the mosque, it would not be a war crime to bomb it at night... It would be a war crime to bomb it during the day when 350 people are praying".[9] Judge Goldstone has referred to the incident as a case where there is no other possible interpretation for what could have occurred other than a deliberate targeting of civilians.[9] The report concluded that the al-Maqadma mosque was hit during evening prayers by an Israeli missile, killing at least 15 people and injuring 40 others. The report noted that there was no evidence that the mosque has been used to store weapons or that it was being used by Palestinian militants at the time.[1] The report further described response of the Israeli Government, alleging that the mosque was not attacked at all, as "unsatisfactory and demonstrably false".[10] Researcher of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs (JCPA) colonel (res.) Halevi asserted that in the course of the inquiry the commission did not consider other possibilities, such as a drone strike aimed at a group of militants nearby that could be supported by the fact that the blast hit just outside the mosque.[9] He also stated that "[a]n examination of freely accessible Palestinian sources shows that the casualties in this incident were terrorist operatives", specifically naming 7 out of the 15 dead.[11][12] According to witness statements, between 200 and 300 people were worshipping in the mosque when the attack took place. First hand investigation by Judge Goldstone's team revealed evidence of significant shrapnel damage within the mosque.[1] The report also says that the mosque had unexpectedly combined its sunset and evening prayers on the day of the incident, and it is possible that this detail was not known to the IDF at the moment of the strike, added Halevi.[9]
According to a 2010 report by the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, following investigations carried out by Israel into allegations of misconduct and violations of the Law of Armed Conflict by the Israel Defense Forces, "an IDF officer was severely reprimanded and two other officers were sanctioned for failing to exercise appropriate judgment during an incident that resulted in civilian casualties in the Al-Maqadmah mosque".[13]
References
- ^ a b c Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict (September 15, 2009). "HUMAN RIGHTS IN PALESTINE AND OTHER OCCUPIED ARAB TERRITORIES" (PDF). London: The Guardian. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
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(help) - ^ a b c Israeli troops enter Gaza Strip BBC News. 2009-01-03
- ^ a b Syal, Rajeev; Balousha, Hazem (2009-01-04). "Six children among 12 killed in mosque blast". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 2010-04-23.
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(help) - ^ "Gaza: Hamas gunmen hide in hospitals". YNET. 2008-12-31. Archived from the original on 1 January 2009. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
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- ^ idfnadesk. "Weapons in Gaza Mosque Struck by Israel Air Force". YouTube. Retrieved 2014-08-17.
- ^ "THE OPERATION IN GAZA, 27 DECEMBER 2008 – 18 JANUARY 2009 FACTUAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS" (PDF). Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2009-07-29. pp. 144–145. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-30.
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suggested) (help) - ^ a b c d Gal Beckerman (7 October 2009). "Goldstone: 'If This Was a Court Of Law, There Would Have Been Nothing Proven.'". The Forward. Archived from the original on 12 October 2009. Retrieved 29 October 2009.
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{{cite news}}
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suggested) (help) - ^ Analysis: Blocking the truth behind the Gaza war Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine, JPost, September 22, 2009
- ^ Blocking the Truth of the Gaza War, JCPA, September 18, 2009. Accessed 2009-09-23. Archived 2009-09-26.
- ^ State of Israel (July 19, 2010). "Gaza Operation Investigations: Second Update". Retrieved 23 November 2011.
External links
- Weapons Horde in Gazan Mosque 13 Jan. 2009 IDF Spokesperson's Unit postings on YouTube,
- Hamas Exploitation of Civilians Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Selected Videos. 13 January 2009.
- The use of mosques for military and political purposes by Hamas, The Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center, March 1, 2009.
- IDF Releases Information on Military Investigations related to Operation Cast Lead, IDF Spokesperson, 22 April 2009.