West Bank & Jerusalem
UN accuses Israel of crimes against humanity in West Bank
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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A United Nations report has accused Israel of committing crimes against humanity in the occupied West Bank, Al Jazeera English reported. The report identifies crimes including extermination, torture, rape and other forms of sexual violence.
The findings add to mounting international scrutiny of Israeli military and security operations in Palestinian territories. The UN investigation documents systematic violations alleged to constitute crimes under international law.
