# UN warns Israel’s Gaza rubble removal could destroy war crimes evidence

https://mins.news/en/item/48857

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-07 21:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/7/israels-removal-of-gaza-rubble-risk-to-war-crimes-evidence-un?traffic_source=rss

> The UN warns that Israel’s clearance of rubble in Gaza could destroy evidence of war crimes. Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied territories, said states and companies involved in removing it could incur international criminal responsibility. Palestinian authorities estimate that more than 8,000 people remain buried beneath the debris.

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