Truce in Gaza: UN sees ‘war crime’ after Israel kills 12 people

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Um homem caminha por escombros de um comércio queimado após ataque de tropas israelenses na cidade de Qalqilya, na Cisjordânia, no último dia 21 de janeiro

After the beginning of the truce between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Israeli attacks in the West Bank have killed at least 12 people since last Tuesday (21), according to the UN Human Rights office this Friday (24).

What happened

In addition to those killed, dozens were injured in the region, according to the UN. “Our office has verified that at least 12 Palestinians have been killed and 40 injured by Israeli security forces since Tuesday, most of them believed to be unarmed,” said Thameen Al-Kheetan, spokeswoman for the UN office during a press conference this Sunday. Friday.

United Nations spokesman condemned Israeli attacks. “The deadly Israeli operations of recent days raise deep concern about the unnecessary or disproportionate use of force,” he told reporters. He also cited apprehension related to Israel’s “plans” to expand occupation in the West Bank and compared the Israeli campaign to a “war crime.”

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