Which one of the following is the UN fact finding mission on the Gaza Conflict 2009 Report?

Correct option is B

The UN fact-finding mission on the Gaza Conflict of 2008–2009 is commonly known as the Goldstone Report. It was led by Justice Richard Goldstone, a South African judge, and was formally titled "Human Rights in Palestine and Other Occupied Arab Territories: Report of the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict".

The report was published in September 2009 and investigated allegations of war crimes and human rights violations committed during the Gaza War (also known as Operation Cast Lead), which took place from December 27, 2008, to January 18, 2009. The report accused both Israel and Palestinian armed groups(such as Hamas) of potential war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Key Points of the Goldstone Report:

1. Allegations against Israel: The report criticized Israel for disproportionate use of force, targeting of civilians, and destruction of civilian infrastructure.

2. Allegations against Palestinian armed groups: The report also condemned Palestinian groups for rocket attacks on Israeli civilian areas, which were deemed indiscriminate and intended to spread terror.

3. Recommendations: The report called for independent investigations by both sides and recommended that the UN Security Council refer the matter to the International Criminal Court (ICC) if the parties failed to conduct credible investigations.

The Goldstone Report sparked significant controversy and debate, with Israel strongly rejecting its findings, while human rights organizations and some international actors supported its conclusions. Justice Goldstone later retracted some of the report's key conclusions regarding Israel in a 2011 op-ed, but the report remains a significant document in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.