Israel to probe 'targeted killing'

Israel has accepted calls to investigate a 2002 air strike on a Gaza City building, where a one-ton bomb killed not only a top Hamas operative and his bodyguard, but also 13 civilians, the justice ministry announced today.

A ministry statement said a commission of inquiry would be set up, which would could submit “findings and conclusions” on whether the bombing was justified, proportional and appropriate. However, the commission could not itself bring criminal charges.