West Bank ethnic cleansing, settler attacks Israel’s state policy: Amnesty
Summary
A report by Amnesty International says that the Israeli government is carrying out a planned campaign to remove Palestinians from the West Bank, calling it ethnic cleansing. The report states that settler violence against Palestinians is part of a government strategy, supported by Israeli authorities, not just actions by isolated individuals.Key Facts
- Amnesty International calls the displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank a deliberate ethnic cleansing by the Israeli government.
- Settler attacks mainly affect Palestinian Bedouin and herding communities.
- About 5,910 Palestinians were forced to leave their homes from January 2023 to December 2025.
- Most affected villages are in Area C, controlled by Israeli military and administration.
- The Israeli Supreme Court ordered protection for Palestinian villagers, but police and military did not enforce the orders.
- Far-right Israeli ministers have supported settlers with weapons and praised their land seizures.
- Israel’s Security Cabinet approved the creation of 34 new illegal settlements in April 2024, the highest number ever approved at once.
- Amnesty International calls for international action to stop the destruction of Palestinian communities and halting settlement expansion.
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