Acknowledgments

This report was researched and written by Bill Van Esveld, researcher with Human Rights Watch’s Middle East and North Africa division. Translation and research assistance in Israel was provided by Human Rights Watch staff member Leeam Azulay-Yagev.  Senior military analyst Marc Garlasco reviewed parts of the report.  It was edited by Joe Stork, deputy director of the Middle East and North Africa division, James Ross, legal and policy director, and Iain Levine, program director.  Human Rights Watch extends its thanks to all the victims and witnesses who shared their experiences.