Recent reports and footage have emerged showing Israeli forces shooting an unarmed Palestinian civilian waving a white flag in Gaza, raising concerns about potential war crimes. State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel was questioned about the incidents but did not confirm whether a war crime was committed and stated it was Israel's decision to investigate. British MP Stephen Flynn has called for a ceasefire in Gaza, while UK Labour leader Keir Starmer has been criticized for his response, suggesting it would be unwise to form instant judgments on the matter. ITV News captured footage of a Palestinian man, identified as Ramzi Abu Sahloul, being shot in Khan Younis in what was supposed to be a 'safe zone'. The incident has sparked a strong reaction from reporters and politicians, with some accusing Starmer of backing Israel's actions and refusing to condemn the shootings as war crimes.
"When even 'moderate' Israeli politicians back genocide, who does Starmer imagine he is going to engage with in Israel for peace talks? Or is his real goal to let Israel do as it pleases indefinitely?" ✍️ Opinion by @Jonathan_K_Cook https://t.co/kxvZhCwbnb
No, Keir Starmer publicly defended Israel's right to cut off water and energy to civilians. That is a war crime. You should also note that the ICJ ordered Israel to allow civilians the necessities which Starmer originally backed Israel in cutting off. https://t.co/RB7XcKM7xA https://t.co/x8r7KVXgYN
"The killing of a Palestinian grandmother fleeing Gaza City raises questions as more videos emerge of civilians with white flags being shot dead." (CNN) https://t.co/0ivJIfwOq1
A recent investigation conducted by CNN examines documented instances in Gaza where Israeli troops shot and killed Palestinian citizens who were evacuating while carrying white flags. https://t.co/HQ1M2x4gu6
An unprecedented TV investigation by @CNN captures some of the cases documented by the @EuroMedHR of sniper operations and killings by the Israeli army of Palestinian citizens carrying white flags. Don't miss watching and sharing it. #Gaza https://t.co/XiD1cXoxoY
How much horror does the world have to see before @Keir_Starmer calls for a ceasefire? #GazaGenocide https://t.co/ykvLEmgHwF
How many documented videos of Gazans with white flags being shot would it take to "prove" that @IDF troops are regularly (deliberately or accidentally) killing innocent civilians seeking safety/wanting to escape combat zones? Seriously, "Hamas snipers" can't be behind them all.
In the face of genocide in Gaza, the UK Labour leader Keir Starmer has dropped a pledge to recognize a Palestinian state, made by former leader Jeremy Corbyn. @richardsudan for @incontextmedia https://t.co/nFEnIZzNJO
"Have you ever gotten a finding from the Israelis?" Vedant Patel, Deputy spokesperson for the US State Department, declined to comment on footage captured by an ITV News cameraman. The footage shows a Palestinian civilian in Gaza, waving a white flag, being shot dead by Israeli… https://t.co/yejTwZd1ie
Reporters Gang Up on State Dept. Spokesman Who Has No Answers on Viral Video of White Flag Waving Palestinian Shot Dead https://t.co/rBHFDA4s5v
"The order is being reversed: statehood, per Starmer’s new position, can only come about through peace talks, even though Israel rejects any talks with the Palestinians. Starmer is treating his party and voters like fools." ✍️Opinion by @Jonathan_K_Cook https://t.co/K4jwjIKGR5
It's been undeniable that the IDF routinely kills Palestinians who are waving white flags ever since last month when they killed three escaped Israeli hostages who were waving a white flag mistaking them for Palestinians. This was just the first time the western press filmed it.
It's been undeniable that the IDF routinely kills Palestinians who are waving white fags ever since last month when they killed three escaped Israeli hostages who were waving a white flag mistaking them for Palestinians. This was just the first time the western press filmed it.
"Three years ago, international recognition of Palestinian statehood, said Starmer, was the cudgel needed to get an intransigent Israel talking. Now the Labour leader treats a Palestinian state as an obstacle to dialogue." ✍️ Opinion by @Jonathan_K_Cook https://t.co/dpUh7hnppy
.@RishiSunak does not condemn the shooting of an unarmed man in Gaza as a 'war crime' It comes after @ITVNews reported on footage of the man being killed, despite being part of a group waving a white flag The PM does say he is 'concerned' about the loss of civilian life in Gaza https://t.co/6dqVdgeyw1
🇬🇧🇮🇱🇵🇸🚨‼️Starmer said it would be unwise to say if shooting a Palestinian man while he carried a white flag was a war crime. https://t.co/dVD5g1WkNu
KIER STARMER ASKED IF AN ISRAELI SOLDIER ASSASSINATING A PALESTINIAN MAN CARRYING A WHITE FLAG WAS A WAR CRIME He said it would be unwise to say. https://t.co/a5Erw1cGaX
'There must be accountability', says @Keir_Starmer after watching ITV News footage of a man being shot dead in Gaza while waving a white flag Sir Keir insists 'Israel has a duty to comply with international law' in an exclusive interview with @harry_horton https://t.co/DDUn7DtG97
"War on Gaza: Starmer rewards Israel’s genocide with a veto on Palestinian statehood" ✍️ Opinion by @Jonathan_K_Cook https://t.co/7w1lvHca8D
A Palestinian family holding up a white flag - the international symbol of surrender, are then shot, one fatally. It’s very compelling evidence, along with other instances, that war crimes are being committed in Gaza. https://t.co/2mBSTfl2tP
Keir Starmer has not only backed Israel’s massacre - he supported the grave war crime of cutting off water and electricity to a civilian population. So it’s not perhaps surprising that he refuses to condemn another Israeli war crime. https://t.co/sUXgnNDazO
Warning: Video contains disturbing footage. A TV cameraman has captured footage of what appears to be a Palestinian civilian being fatally shot as he carried a white flag in Khan Younis on Monday https://t.co/hX4mk0Oyug
This is the second video we have of Israelis shooting civilians with white flags . Holding a white flag in Gaza makes you a target. If the ICJ doesn’t find Israel guilty it will not exist anymore. https://t.co/AsfHaYCJfn
Reporters Gang Up on State Department Spokesman Who Has No Answers on Viral Video of Palestinian Shot Dead While Waving a White Flag https://t.co/rBHFDA4s5v
Important questioning of the Biden administration, from ITV's @robertmooreitv, after the UK TV news org filmed a Palestinian man with a white flag, Ramzi Abu Sahloul, being shot dead by the Israelis in what was supposed to be a 'safe zone' in Gaza. A deeply inadequate response: https://t.co/igM7LujtjV
"Shooting an unarmed man under a white flag is a war crime" British MP @StephenFlynnSNP says he will continue to push for a ceasefire in Gaza. https://t.co/YJavaaCSRx
STARMER ON WAR CRIME OF MAN BEING MURDERED CARRYING A WHITE FLAG BY ISRAELI FORCES He said he thinks it's unwise 'to form instant judgements'. https://t.co/vSzJQHGNWu
🚨State Department Spokesperson @StateDeputySpox doesn't know if Israeli forces committed a war crime when they shot an unarmed civilian waving a white flag. He also emphasizes that it is Israel's decision whether to carry out an investigation. https://t.co/DjXl6ovMJ5