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Hokok, an International Coalition against Impunity, was founded in Beirut during the summer of 2008, primarily as a reaction to Zionist crimes. As stated in its founding document.
The 2006 July War, July 12th-August 17th, was a devastating one which resulted in the deaths of over 1,300 Lebanese civilians, over 5,000 wounded, the internal displacement of almost one million Lebanese and massive destruction of vital infrastructure, the economy and environment.
As the families of the 2006 assault on Lebanon mark the second anniversary of the killings of their loved ones, a Beirut- based coalition of human rights solicitors, civil society organizations and activists is initiating an international campaign to press for accountability and to end the culture of impunity that the Israeli army and government have enjoyed for far too long.
The campaign aims to net-work with human rights organizations and international law firms to catalyze a process of pursuing legal suits on behalf of the victims (many of whom held both Lebanese and North American/ European citizenships). This co-operation would ensure that the cases would receive the backing and endorsement necessary to support the families in their struggle for at least symbolic recognition and justice.