Israel’s emptying of West Bank refugee camps amounts to war crimes: HRW
Summary
Human Rights Watch (HRW) says the Israeli military's displacement of Palestinians from three refugee camps in the West Bank earlier this year amounts to war crimes. The report claims that 32,000 Palestinians were forced out of their homes in the Jenin, Tulkarem, and Nur Shams camps, and many homes were destroyed or damaged. HRW argues that these actions violate international laws and rights.Key Facts
- Human Rights Watch released a 105-page report on Israeli military actions.
- The report states that 32,000 Palestinians were displaced from three West Bank camps.
- The affected camps are Jenin, Tulkarem, and Nur Shams.
- Over 850 homes and buildings were destroyed or damaged in these camps.
- HRW accuses the Israeli military of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity.
- Israel has not allowed displaced residents to return to the camps.
- Israeli authorities say the raids aimed to target Palestinian armed groups.
- Rights groups warn of a risk of ethnic cleansing in the West Bank.
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