Palestine weekly wrap: No respite for Eid as Israel kills dozens in Gaza
Summary
During the Eid al-Adha holiday from May 27 to May 30, at least 33 Palestinians were killed and over 130 were wounded in Gaza despite a ceasefire. Israeli military actions, settler violence, and other incidents took place in Gaza and the West Bank, while international responses included UN reports, EU sanctions, and calls for investigations.Key Facts
- At least 33 Palestinians died and more than 130 were injured in Gaza over the four days of Eid al-Adha.
- Israeli forces carried out attacks, demolitions, and incursions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank during this period.
- Israeli settlers set fire to a home and car in the West Bank while spray-painting Hebrew words mocking the Eid holiday.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres added several Israeli entities to a blacklist for suspected sexual violence in conflict and included the Palestinian group Hamas as well.
- Israel cut ties with Guterres after the UN report on abuses by Israeli forces.
- The European Union imposed sanctions on extremist Israeli settler groups and individuals.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered an expansion of military control in Gaza from 60% to 70%, challenging a previous ceasefire agreement.
- Germany opposed any permanent division of Gaza, while Hamas called Israel’s military orders an escalation.
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