UN warns of escalating Israeli violence in occupied West Bank

The United Nations has raised the alarm over the worsening situation in the occupied West Bank, urging Israel to fulfil its legal duty to protect Palestinian civilians.

Speaking at a press briefing, UN deputy spokesman Farhan Haq condemned the ongoing Israeli military assault on Jenin and its refugee camp, now in its fourth consecutive day, which has expanded into nearby villages.

“The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warns once again that lethal, war-like tactics are being applied, raising concerns over use of force that exceeds law enforcement standards,” Haq stated.

He revealed that an estimated 3,000 families have fled the Jenin refugee camp in the past two months, with hundreds forced to leave just this past week due to relentless Israeli raids. While efforts to evacuate the wounded and trapped civilians have been coordinated, Israel’s military onslaught continues unchecked.

“Israel, as the occupying power, has a legal obligation to protect Palestinians and maintain public order and safety in the West Bank in accordance with international humanitarian and human rights law,” Haq stressed.

However, with Israeli forces treating the occupied territory as a war zone, Palestinians remain under siege, with little international action to halt the violence.