Israeli raids risk worsening 'catastrophic' situation in occupied West Bank, UN says

Israel's large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, which killed nine Palestinians in various locations, "risks seriously deepening the already catastrophic situation" in the Palestinian territory, UN Human Rights Office spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said. Officials in Jenin said Israeli forces had surrounded the town, blocking access to hospitals and destroying infrastructure. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

Aug 29, 2024 - 04:00
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Israeli raids risk worsening 'catastrophic' situation in occupied West Bank, UN says
Israel's large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, which killed nine Palestinians in various locations, "risks seriously deepening the already catastrophic situation" in the Palestinian territory, UN Human Rights Office spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said. Officials in Jenin said Israeli forces had surrounded the town, blocking access to hospitals and destroying infrastructure. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.