Alistair Bunkall

2 weeks ago | news.sky.com | Alistair Bunkall

The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has demanded an independent investigation into the "atrocious" deaths of 15 aid workers killed by Israeli troops in Gaza in March. The group's president, Dr Younis al Khatib, said he had asked the UN Security Council to form an investigation committee into the "intentional killing of the medics". Speaking in Ramallah, he said those responsible must be held "accountable for these crimes" via international humanitarian law and the Geneva Convention.

2 weeks ago | news.sky.com | Alistair Bunkall

Establishing the truth in war is always difficult. This has been especially so in Gaza because international journalists remain banned from entering by Israel, thereby preventing us from witnessing events for ourselves. Israel has always claimed the Ministry of Health in Gaza cannot be trusted because it is run by Hamas. Indeed, there have been times, particularly in the immediate aftermath of large airstrikes, when the initial reported death toll has proven to be exaggerated.

3 weeks ago | news.sky.com | Alistair Bunkall

The father of a paramedic killed by Israel in Gaza has told Sky News he would have been on the mission to rescue wounded colleagues, but was ill that day and so his son went instead. "It was supposed to be me, you know. I was on duty that night but fell ill and sent him in my place."Speaking at his son's funeral, Hassan Abu Hileh said Israel is to blame for the death of Mohammed and the other 14 men.

3 weeks ago | news.sky.com | Alistair Bunkall

The number of children killed in Gaza, according to the local health ministry, recently rose above 15,000. Fatality figures in Gaza are disputed by Israel, but even allowing for miscalculation or exaggeration, it is a staggering loss of life. Many children have been orphaned, losing not just both parents but also siblings, grandparents and other close relatives too. Against this tragedy, the children of Gaza can't dream of growing up. War has robbed them of that.

4 weeks ago | msn.com | Alistair Bunkall

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