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UN CHIEF SETS UP BOARD TO PROBE GAZA UN INCIDENTS

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Posted on November 11, 2014

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UN Launches Inquiry Into Gaza War

UNITED NATIONS (AP) – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has established a board of inquiry to investigate deaths, injuries and damage to United Nations premises during this summer’s Gaza war as well as the discovery of weapons in vacant U.N. schools.

Board of Inquiry Leadership and Members

U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq announced Monday that the five-member independent board will be chaired by Patrick Cammaert, a Dutch major general who previously served as Ban’s military advisor.

Casualties on Both Sides of the Conflict

More than 2,100 Palestinians were killed, mainly civilians, according to U.N. and Palestinian estimates. Seventy-two people were killed on the Israeli side.

Damage to Buildings and UN Facilities

Thousands of buildings were destroyed and at least 223 Gaza schools, either run by the U.N. refugee agency or the Hamas government, were hit in the fighting. Weapons caches were found in several U.N. schools that weren’t being used at the time.

Key Takeaways

  • UN Secretary‑General Ban Ki‑moon has formed a five‑member independent board to probe incidents affecting UN premises during the 2014 Gaza war.
  • The board, chaired by Patrick Cammaert, will investigate deaths, injuries, damage to UN sites, and the discovery of weapons in empty UN schools.
  • The conflict caused over 2,100 Palestinian and 72 Israeli deaths, with at least 223 Gaza schools impacted and weapons found in some UN‑run schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is leading the inquiry board?
The board is chaired by Patrick Cammaert, a retired Dutch major general and former military advisor to Ban Ki‑moon.
What will the board investigate specifically?
It will review deaths, injuries, damage to UN premises during the Gaza war, and the discovery of weapons in vacant UN schools.
How many schools were affected and what was found?
At least 223 Gaza schools were hit in the fighting, and weapons caches were discovered in several UN schools that were not in use at the time.

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