Customize Consent Preferences

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.

The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ... 

Always Active

Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

No cookies to display.

Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

No cookies to display.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

No cookies to display.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

No cookies to display.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.

No cookies to display.

UN condemns Israeli violence in Jenin, urges respect for int’l law

UN condemns Israeli violence in Jenin, urges respect for int’l law

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Israel’s violence and extreme use of pressure within the occupied West Bank metropolis of Jenin earlier this week, as he known as on Tel Aviv to abide by its obligations underneath worldwide regulation.

“Israel’s airstrikes and ground operations in a crowded refugee camp were the worst violence in the West Bank in many years, with a significant impact on civilians, including more than 100 injured and thousands forced to flee,” Antonio Guterres informed reporters on the U.N. headquarters in New York.

“I strongly condemn all acts of violence against civilians, including acts of terror,” he stated.

“It applies to all use of excessive force. And obviously, in this situation, there was an excessive force used by Israeli forces,” he stated when requested by Anadolu if it particularly applies to Israel.

Guterres demanded that Israel abide by its obligations underneath worldwide regulation, together with an obligation to train restraint and use proportional pressure and the obligation to attenuate harm and damage and respect and protect life.

”The use of airstrikes is inconsistent with the conduct of regulation enforcement operations,” he stated.

Guterres stated Israel, because the occupying energy, is chargeable for defending the civilian inhabitants.

He acknowledged Israel’s safety issues however stated escalation is just not the reply.

”It merely bolsters radicalization and results in a deepening cycle of violence and bloodshed,” he stated.

Guterres stated it was not ”sensible” to have a navy pressure despatched to Israel.

”I do not suppose the Israeli authorities would consent to that chance, however we have to discover mechanisms to guard civilians in these dramatic circumstances.”

The Israeli military withdrew from Jenin early Wednesday, concluding its largest navy operation within the metropolis in over 20 years.

At least 12 Palestinians have been killed, together with 5 youngsters, and greater than 140 have been injured within the offensive, in keeping with the Palestinian Health Ministry.

The raid, which began Monday, has additionally left an enormous path of destruction throughout the West Bank metropolis, with dozens of houses, autos, outlets and utility traces destroyed.

The Daily Sabah Newsletter

Keep updated with what’s taking place in Turkey,
it’s area and the world.


You can unsubscribe at any time. By signing up you’re agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
This website is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Source: www.dailysabah.com