UN rights chief calls for end to Israel’s use of force in Hebron
AnadoluGENEVA The UN human rights chief on Monday called for an end to Israel’s “unnecessary and disproportionate use of force” in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron, where more...
Israel's assault on Hebron has displaced thousands of Palestinians, leaving them without shelter or a clear path to return, according to reports. The city, located in the occupied West Bank, was put under a total lockdown following a shooting in which two Palestinians killed two Israeli soldiers, triggering a military assault involving home raids, demolitions and forced displacement.
Amrish's family, who had just been preparing for her wedding, were among the first to be targeted. Their home was demolished by Israeli forces less than two hours after they received a suspended demolition order. The family, who had spent 25 years and around $645,000 building their home, were given no chance to remove their belongings.
The displacement has affected over 3,100 people, including more than a thousand children, elderly people, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with disabilities and those with chronic illnesses. Many families have been staying with relatives, renting accommodation or found other housing arrangements, but hundreds still have nowhere safe to stay.
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