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UN Human Rights Chief Condemns West Bank and Gaza Conditions

Volker Turk highlights severe human rights violations and escalating violence in the occupied territories.

Overview

  • The West Bank, including East Jerusalem, faces a rapidly worsening human rights situation, according to UN reports.
  • Since October, 528 Palestinians, including 133 children, have been killed by Israeli forces or settlers in the West Bank.
  • In the same period, 23 Israelis have died in clashes with Palestinians in the West Bank and Israel.
  • The Gaza Strip endures immense suffering and destruction, with over 37,000 people killed since the conflict began.
  • Turk criticizes both Israeli military actions and Palestinian armed groups for violating international humanitarian laws.