Remain of India, Missile Found in Gaza After Israeli Airstrikes on Nuseirat School

Gaza: The director of the Hamas-run Gaza government media office Ismail Al-Thawabta and a Gaza health ministry official told Reuters on Thursday 40 people were killed and 73 were wounded in an Israeli attack on the Nuseirat school in the Gaza Strip.

The two officials added that 14 children and 9 women were killed in the strike.

Earlier, UNRWA communications director Juliette Touma told Reuters that the number of those reported killed in the Israeli offensive on the Nuseirat school was between 35 and 45, adding the number could not be confirmed at this stage.

The incident occurred on the night of June 6, 2024, when Israeli aircraft shelled a UN Relief Agency school in the Nuseirat refugee camp, which has been used as a shelter for Palestinians fleeing from their homes. In the aftermath of this particular airstrike, at least 20 people including women and children died and many more were injured.

The discovery of Indian-made missile remains in Gaza after an Israeli airstrike has ignited significant controversy and concerns about India’s role in the ongoing conflict.

The Israeli military said it assessed that there were 20-30 fighters located in the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency school.

Key Points:

Incident Details:

On June 6, 2024, an Israeli airstrike targeted a UN-run school in the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza, killing at least 20 people, including women and children.
A video surfaced showing the remnants of a missile with a “Made in India” label at the site, raising alarms about the use of Indian-manufactured weapons in the conflict.
Export of Arms:

India’s Munitions India Ltd (MIL) and Premier Explosives Ltd (PEL) have been exporting arms and explosives to Israel. These exports have been authorized under the SCOMET license by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
The exported items are classified as “dual-use,” meaning they can be used for both civilian and military purposes. However, concerns are raised about their potential misuse in military operations.
Regulatory Oversight:

The export licenses for these dual-use items require authorization from the Department of Defence Production (DDP). However, the licenses were approved by the DGFT, which implies that these items were not explicitly meant for military use.
There are provisions for suspending or canceling the license if the items are misused for military purposes.
India’s Military Relationship with Israel:

India is a major buyer of Israeli arms, having purchased weapons worth $2.9 billion over the past decade.
Indian entities like Adani–Elbit Advanced Systems India Ltd have been involved in supplying military equipment to Israel, including UAVs.
Implications and Concerns:

The involvement of Indian-made arms in the conflict highlights the potential complicity of Indian arms manufacturers in the violence in Gaza.
India, as a signatory to the Genocide and Geneva Conventions, has an obligation to ensure that its exported arms are not used in war crimes.

The incident underscores the need for stricter oversight and accountability in the export of dual-use items and military equipment to ensure compliance with international humanitarian laws.

"Made in India"

Reads the label on the remains of a missile dropped by Israeli warplanes at a UN shelter in Nusseirat refugee camp last night. pic.twitter.com/NOFMXr64Tp
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) June 6, 2024