Geneva, Switzerland, Oct 26, 2026 (AFP) - UN raises 'ethnic cleansing' concerns over Israel's operation in Hebron

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2026-10-26

Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron, launched after a deadly attack by Palestinian gunmen, raises serious concerns of "ethnic cleansing", the United Nations warned Monday. "Collective punishment is a grave violation of international law. Threats to empty and erase entire neighbourhoods also raise serious concerns of ethnic cleansing," UN rights chief Volker Turk said in a statement. rjm/rmb ...

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