Israel's West Bank camp displacements could be crime against humanity, UN says
Summary
The United Nations report states that Israel forcibly removed over 33,000 Palestinians from three West Bank refugee camps in January 2025. The UN warns this could be considered a crime against humanity, while Israel rejects the report and calls it misinformation.Key Facts
- In January 2025, Israel conducted a military operation called "Iron Wall" in three West Bank refugee camps: Jenin, Nur Shams, and Tulkarm.
- Israeli forces displaced all residents of these camps, totaling more than 33,000 Palestinians.
- The operation involved airstrikes, bulldozers, and explosions that damaged homes and infrastructure.
- Water, electricity, and humanitarian aid were cut off during the military action.
- The displaced people were not allowed to return to their homes as of July 2026.
- The UN report suggests these actions may amount to crimes against humanity, including collective punishment and ethnic cleansing.
- Israel denies wrongdoing, calling the UN report biased and inaccurate, citing security concerns about terrorism.
- The West Bank has experienced increased violence since the conflict between Israel and Hamas started in October 2023.
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