Israel bombs 66 mosques, three churches

Israel has targeted dozens of mosques and churches in the Gaza Strip as part of its ongoing assault, which is now in its second month, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor said in a new statement on Saturday. 

“Israel’s bombing of places of worship is in clear violation of international humanitarian law and the laws of war,”the organisation said.

According to the Geneva-based human rights group, recent Israeli attacks have resulted in the total destruction of 66 mosques and partial damage to 146 others, accounting for approximately 20 percent of all mosques in the Gaza Strip. Additionally, three historic churches have suffered damage in various areas of the Strip.

MEE