Feb 19 • 10:36 UTC 🇶🇦 Qatar Al Jazeera

UN warning of ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank

The UN warns of potential ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank due to Israeli military actions and forced displacement of Palestinian civilians.

The United Nations issued a warning regarding the possibility of ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank as a result of lethal Israeli attacks and the forced displacement of Palestinian civilians. A report from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights highlights the intensive Israeli assaults, systematic destruction of neighborhoods, and obstruction of humanitarian aid as violations aimed at achieving a permanent demographic change in Gaza. The report underscores the need for justice for Palestinian victims as a foundation for the rebuilding of Gaza.

The report details the continued killing and mutilation that has affected an unprecedented number of civilians due to the actions of occupying forces during the two-year genocide campaign in Gaza. It condemns the widespread famine and destruction of remaining civil infrastructure, creating living conditions for Palestinians that are incompatible with their basic survival in the region. This dire humanitarian situation has prompted international calls for urgent attention and action to protect civilian lives and uphold human rights.

Furthermore, the investigation collects data from various entities, including the UN, governmental sources, and NGOs, indicating a worrying pattern of lethal attacks in Gaza. It emphasizes the necessity for accountability and comprehensive strategies to address the humanitarian crisis while advocating for a legitimate resolution to the ongoing conflict, ensuring the fundamental rights and dignity of the Palestinian people are upheld in future rebuilding efforts.

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