Palestine Notifies UN of Escalating Israeli Actions in West Bank and Hebron
Summary
Palestine has alerted the United Nations to escalating Israeli actions in the West Bank and Hebron, citing mass arrests, forced displacement, home demolitions and a complete lockdown affecting hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. The letter urges international intervention, accountability and an arms embargo on Israel.
Key Points
- The State of Palestine sent letters to the UN Secretary-General, the Security Council president and the General Assembly president over escalating Israeli actions in the West Bank and Hebron.
- Riyad Mansour said Hebron province has been under a maximum military siege and complete lockdown, affecting about 500,000 Palestinians and amounting to collective punishment.
- Palestinian authorities said around 488 families have been displaced and about 500 homes destroyed in the affected areas.
- The letter called on the international community to take firm action, including an arms embargo on Israel and measures to protect Palestinians and their holy sites.
