UN rights office raises alarm over escalating violence in occupied West Bank
GENEVA (24 January 2025) – The UN human rights office today expressed alarm over the escalating violence in the occupied West Bank, which has claimed the lives of dozens of Palestinians in recent months.
“We are deeply concerned by the rising number of Palestinian casualties in the occupied West Bank, which has been accompanied by an increase in the use of lethal force by Israeli security forces,” said Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
According to the UN Human Rights Office, at least 30 Palestinians, including six children, have been killed by Israeli security forces in the occupied West Bank since the beginning of the year. The majority of these killings have occurred during protests, search and arrest operations, and other incidents.
“We remind all parties of their obligations under international law to protect civilians and to investigate all incidents of violence, including those resulting in death, in a prompt, impartial and effective manner,” Shamdasani said.
The UN Human Rights Office also called on the Israeli authorities to take immediate steps to reduce tensions and to prevent further casualties.
“It is essential that all measures are taken to avoid harm to civilians and to ensure that the security forces use proportionate and necessary force in any operations,” Shamdasani said.
The UN Human Rights Office also called on the Palestinian Authority to take steps to prevent violence and to ensure that those responsible for attacks on Israeli civilians are held accountable.
“We urge both sides to work together to de-escalate the situation and to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict,” Shamdasani said.
UN rights office raises alarm over escalating violence in occupied West Bank
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