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UN cites 'ethnic cleansing' concerns around Israel's Palestinian displacement operation in Hebron

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Briefings

The United Nations raised 'ethnic cleansing' concerns after Israel's forceful displacement of over 3,000 Palestinians from Hebron following two Palestinian gunmen who killed two Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint. UN rights chief Volker Turk stated the operation must end and warned against collective punishment as a grave violation of international law.

Key points

• Israel's operation to displace more than 3,000 Palestinians from Hebron in the West Bank after two Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint.
• UN rights chief Volker Turk stated the 'aggressive operation' must end and warned against collective punishment as a grave violation of international law.

Context

The United Nations raised 'ethnic cleansing' concerns following Israel's forceful displacement of over 3,000 Palestinians from Hebron in the West Bank after two Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint near the city. UN rights chief Volker Turk stated the operation must end and warned against collective punishment as a grave violation of international law.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the UN's immediate reaction on Monday following the incident on Friday. Specific casualty figures for the gunmen or the number of displaced Palestinians are not provided in the source. The UN's assessment of the situation remains a statement of concern rather than a confirmed legal determination.

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