UN rights chief wants next Israeli govt to ‘change course massively’
Volker Turk says Israel should abandon its current course of warfare and stop acting as though it is above international law.
United Nations rights chief Volker Turk voiced concern over "ethnic cleansing" conducted by Israel in the West Bank and Gaza during a press conference in New York. With the balance of power in Israel's political future hanging in the balance after recent elections, Turk urged the next Israeli government to significantly change course and adhere to international law.
Expressing his disappointment, Turk stated that Israel must respect international humanitarian and human rights law, warning that ongoing military occupation and military actions violate these laws. He emphasized that collective punishment, as seen in Hebron, is a serious breach of international norms.
The recent election in Israel saw Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition slightly ahead but still short of a majority, leaving room for possible alliances with Arab parties. The vote came after the Oct 7, 2023 terrorist attack, which triggered Israel's military campaign in Gaza and the wider region.
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