Amnesty International has accused Israel of orchestrating a campaign of "ethnic cleansing" against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, with the ultimate aim of annexing the territory.
The rights organisation detailed its allegations in a new 149-page report, asserting that the forced displacement of West Bank Palestinians was the result of deliberate state policy rather than merely the actions of individual settlers. While settler activity is a significant driver of displacement, the report contends that such processes cannot occur without government backing.
The international community regards Israeli settlements as illegal. Israel, however, views the West Bank as disputed territory, maintaining that its final status is subject to negotiation.
Israel engaged in ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Palestinians from West Bank, Amnesty says
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Amnesty International has accused Israel of orchestrating a campaign of "ethnic cleansing" against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, with the ultimate aim of annexing the territory.
The rights organisation detailed its allegations in a new 149-page report, asserting that the forced displacement of West Bank Palestinians was the result of deliberate state policy rather than merely the actions of individual settlers. While settler activity is a significant driver of displacement, the report contends that such processes cannot occur without government backing.
The international community regards Israeli settlements as illegal. Israel, however, views the West Bank as disputed territory, maintaining that its final status is subject to negotiation.
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