Israel’s military says several troops who fought in last year’s Gaza war will face disciplinary measures and prosecution.
In a statement, Israel’s chief military prosecutor said July 6 an infantryman will be prosecuted for manslaughter for his role in the deaths of two Palestinian women reportedly holding white flags.
The prosecutor also says a battalion commander was disciplined for allowing his soldiers to use a Palestinian as a human shield. Another officer was disciplined for ordering an airstrike close to a mosque.
Israel launched the offensive in late 2008 to halt rocket fire from Gaza. The action drew a barrage of international criticism, including a scathing U.N. inquiry. — ap