Politics & Diplomacy
UN urges Israel to halt Palestinian civil society crackdown
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United Nations deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq called on Israel to "stop the crackdown on Palestinian civic space," Middle East Eye reported. The statement came after Israeli forces conducted raids targeting partner organisations working with Palestinians.
The UN's appeal reflects mounting international concern over restrictions on Palestinian civil society operations. Details on the specific organisations targeted or the scope of Israeli military operations were not disclosed in the available account.
