Amnesty International Report Explores "Israeli Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure"

Washington, DC | August 23, 2006 | Amnesty International today released a report entitled, "Deliberate Destruction or "Collateral Damage"? Israeli attacks on civilian infrastructure". Amnesty International‘s report documents the disproportionate use of Israeli military force against the civilian population and infrastructure of Lebanon during its recent conflict.

Over one thousand Lebanese people were killed by Israeli ground, air and naval attacks and another 4000 people were injured. During the bombardment a quarter of the country‘s population was displaced as they fled for safety from the Israeli attacks. The human rights group determined that Israel deliberately targeted civilians and civilian infrastructure, which as detailed in the report, amounted to war crimes in some instances.

Amnesty‘s report concludes by calling on the United Nations to establish an independent and impartial inquiry into the human rights violations that occurred during the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict.

Hon. Mary Rose Oakar, President of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) said, "This report is thorough, insightful and well documented. It is a continuing example of Amnesty International's work as a leader on documenting and advocating against human rights violations across the world."

Click here to read ADC's letter to the United Nations.