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Israel’s military says several troops who fought in last year’s Gaza war will face disciplinary measures and prosecution.

In a statement, Israel’s chief military prosecutor said July 6 an infantryman will be prosecuted for manslaughter for his role in the deaths of two Palestinian women reportedly holding white flags.

The prosecutor also says a battalion commander was disciplined for allowing his soldiers to use a Palestinian as a human shield. Another officer was disciplined for ordering an airstrike close to a mosque.

Israel launched the offensive in late 2008 to halt rocket fire from Gaza. The action drew a barrage of international criticism, including a scathing U.N. inquiry. — ap