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Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings without public outcome, BBC Verify finds

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Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings without public outcome, BBC Verify finds

Overview

An investigation by BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents in which the Israeli military stated it was investigating allegations of killing or injuring people in Gaza, Lebanon, the West Bank, and Israel, but has not published any public outcome. Using AI tools and manual verification, BBC Verify examined 300 total cases reported since the start of the war, finding that only 28 had published outcomes on the IDF website, while the status of 18 others remained unclear. The IDF stated that it takes allegations seriously and publishes information when possible, citing legal, operational, and privacy considerations.

Key points

  • BBC Verify identified 254 incidents where the IDF stated it was investigating civilian harm or killings, with no public outcome found on the military's website.
  • Out of 300 examined cases that the IDF said it was looking into, only 28 had published outcomes, while 18 remained unclear.
  • The investigated incidents include 158 in Gaza, 48 in the West Bank, 32 in Lebanon, and 16 in Israel or in IDF detention.
  • Some unresolved cases date back to late 2023, including a strike on a school building in Gaza in August 2024 that reportedly killed at least 93 people.
  • The IDF stated that it publishes information regarding investigation outcomes when possible, subject to legal, operational, and privacy restrictions.
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