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Amnesty calls for Israel boycott over aggression in the occupied West Bank

Amnesty calls for Israel boycott over aggression in the occupied West Bank

Summary

Amnesty International’s Agnes Callamard says that the actions in the occupied West Bank, such as violence and annexation, are not just the work of extremist settlers but are supported by the Israeli government. She is urging countries around the world to boycott Israel to respond to the rising violence.

Key Facts

  • Agnes Callamard is a representative of Amnesty International.
  • She describes the situation in the West Bank as ethnic cleansing and annexation.
  • These actions are said to be led by the Israeli state, not just by settlers acting alone.
  • The West Bank is an area occupied and contested by Israel and Palestinians.
  • Violence in the West Bank has been increasing recently.
  • Amnesty International calls for the international community to boycott Israel.
  • A boycott means countries stop trading or cooperating with Israel to pressure them.
  • The goal is to address the situation and stop the violence in the West Bank.
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