2 days ago · GENEVA – Israel’s intensified military assault against the occupied West Bank marks a dangerous escalation against Palestinians, independent human rights experts* warned today, urging the international community to take principled action to protect the human rights and dignity of the Palestinian people.“We are dismayed by the escalation of deadly violence sweeping through Jenin and the ...

Jan 22, 2025 · The UN Human Rights Office is alarmed by a wave of renewed violence perpetrated by settlers and Israeli security forces in the Occupied West Bank, coinciding with the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement and the release of hostages and detainees. This has been accompanied by increased restrictions on Palestinians’ freedom of movement across the West Bank, including complete closure ...

5 days ago · The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday expressed grave concerns over escalating violence in the Jenin area of the occupied West Bank, condemning the use of “unlawful lethal force” by Israeli security forces. OHCHR spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan added that the Israeli military operation in ...

Jan 21, 2025 · The crisis in Gaza continues to remain acute, with UN humanitarians reporting critical shortages of water, food and efforts to deliver vital aid to the war-torn region. Meanwhile, escalating violence in the West Bank has further deepened concerns over civilian safety and access to assistance.

Aug 29, 2024 · As the crisis in the West Bank continues to escalate alongside the ongoing war in Gaza, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an “immediate cessation” of Israeli military...

Nov 28, 2024 · During the reporting period, Israeli forces killed nine Palestinians, including one child, and injured 37 others, including 12 children, across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. For more information on casualties and further breakdowns of data, please see the monthly snapshot.

At present, there are 793 movement obstacles which are permanently or intermittently controlling, restricting and monitoring Palestinian movement in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem and the H2 area of Hebron.

Sep 25, 2024 · The World Health Organization (WHO) reports over 500 attacks on health care in the West Bank between 7 October 2023 and 31 July 2024, including obstruction of access, use of force, detention, and militarized search.

5 days ago · Israeli operations in the West Bank have killed at least 12 Palestinians since Tuesday and could threaten the newly agreed ceasefire in Gaza, United Nations Human Rights office spokesperson ...

Jan 20, 2025 · The United Nations reported that 2023 was the deadliest year on record in the West Bank before October 7, and there was additionally a significant intensification of killings and other incidents of violence in the West Bank following October 7.