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UN warns West Bank violence and annexation worsening
The United Nations human rights office has said that Israeli settler violence and territorial annexation in the West Bank are 'only getting worse' two years after the International Court of Justice declared…
The Story in Brief
The United Nations human rights office has said that Israeli settler violence and territorial annexation in the West Bank are 'only getting worse' two years after the International Court of Justice declared the occupation unlawful. Spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said attacks and outpost creation are 'hitting an all-time high'. Since July 23, eight Palestinians including a boy and two Israeli soldiers have been killed in the West Bank. Deadly clashes in the village of Tell on July 24 left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead. The UN urged third states to act urgently to halt the violence and end the occupation.
The Indian Opinion
Both sides push extreme narratives: Israel calls its operations 'counter-terrorism' while Palestinians see collective punishment. The facts show settler and security forces often acting together, burning mosques and seizing property. The ICJ opinion was non-binding, so words alone won't stop the violence. The real test will be whether the Israeli government approves new settlement outposts in the coming months, as recently announced. If approvals rise, the UN's alarm will ring hollow.
Source: thehindu.com
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