UN Warns of 'Ethnic Cleansing' in Hebron Amid Israeli Military Operation
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
The United Nations warned of potential "ethnic cleansing" in Hebron, West Bank, on Monday due to an ongoing Israeli military operation. The operation, launched after a shooting that killed two Israeli soldiers, has reportedly displaced over 2,000 Palestinians and led to demolitions. The Israeli military stated its operation targets the area of origin for the shooters and that residents were offered safe passage.
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- The UN warned of potential "ethnic cleansing" in Hebron amid an Israeli military operation.
- The operation was launched after a shooting that killed two Israeli soldiers.
- Over 2,000 Palestinians have been forcibly displaced, with homes and businesses demolished.
- The UN called for an end to disproportionate force and compensation for those affected.
- The Israeli military stated its operation targets the shooters' area, home to Hamas-linked families.
- The army claimed residents were offered safe passage out of the operational zone.
The United Nations issued a warning on Monday regarding the potential for "ethnic cleansing" in Hebron, located in the southern West Bank. This alert comes amid an ongoing large-scale military operation by the Israeli army and the Shin Bet security agency. The operation was launched following a shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of two Israeli soldiers and injuries to others.
The UN Commissioner stated that "collective punishment constitutes a serious violation of international law." He expressed concern that "threats to empty entire neighborhoods and erase them raise serious fears of ethnic cleansing."
The UN also reported that the Israeli military operation has led to the forced displacement of over 2,000 Palestinians since Friday. Additionally, homes and commercial properties have been demolished, and strict movement restrictions have been imposed on residents. The UN called for an end to the use of unnecessary and disproportionate force, urged that displaced individuals be allowed to return to their homes, and demanded compensation for those affected by illegal evictions and demolitions.
In response, the Israeli military stated that its operation is focused on the area from which the shooters originated, an area inhabited by approximately 2,000 Palestinians. The army claimed that this area is home to families linked to Hamas. The military added that it provided residents with an option to leave the area via designated checkpoints, under the supervision of the army and Shin Bet, and indicated that military operations in the area are continuing.
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