Amnesty International said Israel committed war crimes by intentionally destroying Lebanese civilian infrastructure. In a report released Wednesday, the organization said the pattern and depth of Israeli attacks — including high civilian casualties, the scope of the destruction and statements by Israeli officials — pointed to a deliberate military strategy, rather than just collateral damage.
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