UN Delegation Assesses Impact of Israeli Military Operation in Hebron
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
A UN delegation visited Hebron to assess the impact of a 10-day Israeli military operation that displaced over 3,300 people and damaged property. The operation, which ended with Israeli troop withdrawal, involved forced displacement and seizure of homes. Palestinian officials briefed the delegation on the humanitarian, economic, and social consequences. The UN delegation head expressed hope for continued support for affected residents.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A UN delegation assessed the impact of a 10-day Israeli military operation in Hebron.
- The operation displaced over 3,300 people and damaged homes and infrastructure.
- Israeli forces withdrew from Hebron on Monday after the operation.
- Palestinian officials detailed the humanitarian, economic, and social consequences to the delegation.
- The UN delegation head pledged continued support for the affected residents.
A United Nations delegation visited Hebron on Monday to assess the humanitarian, economic, and social consequences of a 10-day Israeli military operation in the southern West Bank city. The operation, which concluded with the withdrawal of Israeli forces on Monday, resulted in the displacement and damage affecting over 3,300 people, alongside the demolition of homes and facilities. The delegation's visit focused on the neighborhoods of Al-Jaladeh and Deir Baha, where hundreds of families were displaced during the military action that began on October 23rd.
During a meeting with Hebron Governor Khaled Doudin, Palestinian officials, and civil society representatives, the delegation received details on the widespread presence of Israeli military checkpoints and the closure of residential areas. Governor Doudin presented data on displaced families, the impact on health, education, economy, and security sectors, and damage to infrastructure. He also highlighted the effects of Israeli restrictions on residents' lives and thanked international organizations for their support.
Hazem Al-Tamimi, representing residents of Al-Jaladeh and Deir Baha, described the forced displacement and stated it was part of a collective punishment policy. He noted that Israeli forces had seized residential buildings and converted them into military bases. The delegation viewed a visual presentation documenting the forced displacement and difficult humanitarian conditions in these areas.
Dinksu Tay, the head of the UN delegation, expressed hope for continued support for the residents. He outlined the participating UN agencies' work in humanitarian aid, economic damage assessment, monitoring the impact of blockades and Israeli policies, and addressing human rights issues through legal means and advocacy.
The Israeli military operation in Hebron commenced on October 23rd, following an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers. The operation involved a lockdown of the city and surrounding villages, seizure of homes for military use, forced displacement, and demolition of property and infrastructure, impacting over 3,000 people and damaging the economy and educational system.
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