V. Recommendations

To the Government of Israel

Appoint an independent board of inquiry, with military and civilian participants, to examine the use of unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs, or drones) during the fighting in Gaza in December 2008 and January 2009. The commission should investigate missions involving drone-launched missiles that resulted in civilian injuries or deaths, including a review and analysis of the gun-camera videos of those attacks. The commission should recommend measures to minimize civilian casualties by armed drones in accordance with international humanitarian law.

As part of a broader inquiry into the conduct of IDF forces during the conflict, appoint an independent board of inquiry to investigate allegations of serious violations of international humanitarian law by Israeli forces in Gaza, including the alleged use of drones to target civilians. The investigation's findings should be made public and should include recommendations for disciplinary measures or criminal prosecutions, as appropriate.

Make public the gun-camera video of all drone attacks documented in this report to clarify IDF targeting choices in these cases involving civilian deaths.

Fully cooperate with the commission of inquiry appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council and headed by Justice Richard Goldstone, including by providing the gun-camera video of drone-launched missile attacks in which civilians were wounded or killed.