Thursday, 12 March 2009

Gaza family sues Israel over deaths

More than 1,300 people were killed during the Israeli offensive in Gaza two months ago [Reuters]

A Palestinian family is suing Ehud Olmert, Israel's outgoing prime minister, and other government officials over the deaths of their relatives during the recent assault on Gaza.

The al-Samouni family, which saw 29 of its members killed in the conflict, filed the case in Jerusalem on Tuesday, seeking $200m in damages for 'criminal negligence'.


Read complete article at Al Jazeera English - Middle East - Gaza family sues Israel over deaths

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