UN cites 'ethnic cleansing' concerns around Israel's Palestinian displacement operation in Hebron
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26 paź 2026, 18:01News
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The United Nations on Monday raised 'ethnic cleansing' concerns following Israel's operation to displace by force more than 3,000 Palestinians from their homes in Hebron in the West Bank.
The operation followed an attack by two Palestinian gunmen who killed two Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint near Hebron on Friday. The UN statement emphasized that the displacement of over 3,000 Palestinians must cease immediately.
International Law Violation
Collective punishment is a grave violation of international law
UN rights chief Volker Turk stated that 'collective punishment is a grave violation of international law' and demanded the 'aggressive operation' end.
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