B'Tselem: Israel can't claim upper moral hand

Leading Israeli human rights organisation B'Tselem said Israel cannot claim the upper moral hand, in the group's first statement since Palestinians launched a shock attack against Israel.

"Israeli government ministers now calling to kill, destroy, crush and even starve the residents of Gaza forget that this is already Israeli policy," the group said on X.

"The military is currently bombarding Gaza even though it is clear, once again, that many of the victims are civilians – including women, children and the elderly."

The group also accused Hamas of committing a "shocking crime" by allegedly shooting people "indiscriminately" and "burning down homes" and "kidnapping" civilians.

Middle East Eye has not been able to independently verify these claims.