Israel’s resolution to increase firearms licensing for Israelis will solely escalate tensions and additional violence with Palestinians, Volker Türk – the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights – has warned.
“Plans by the Government of Israel to expedite and expand the licensing of firearms, with the stated intention of adding thousands of (Israeli) civilians carrying firearms – coupled with hateful rhetoric – can only lead to further violence and bloodshed,” Türk mentioned in a press release.
“We know from experience that the proliferation of firearms will lead to increased risks of killings and injuries of both Israelis and Palestinians. Therefore, the Israeli authorities must work to reduce the availability of firearms in society,” he added.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mentioned that extra Israelis could be permitted firearms licenses final week.
The transfer comes amid rising stress within the Palestinian territories following an Israeli navy operation within the West Bank metropolis of Jenin final week that left 10 Palestinians useless. Seven Israelis have been additionally killed in a taking pictures assault in occupied East Jerusalem.
“Rather than fueling a worsening spiral of violence, I urge all those holding public office or other positions of authority – indeed everyone – to stop using language that incites hatred of the other,” Türk mentioned. “Such fomenting hatred is corrosive for all Israelis, Palestinians, and society.”
The U.N. commissioner famous that 32 Palestinians had been killed by Israeli military hearth because the begin of the 12 months, whereas seven Israelis have additionally been killed.
“The people of Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory need their leaders to work – urgently – to create conditions conducive to a political solution to this protracted, untenable situation,” he added.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
