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West Bank: New Israeli operations raise serious concerns

“A series of new Israeli operations and settlement plans in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, risk seriously undermining the viability of a Palestinian state and the realisation of the Palestinians’ right to self-determination,” the UN Human Rights spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan told reporters in Geneva on Friday. "On 12 January, Israeli security forces launched a campaign in occupied East Jerusalem, including at least two major operations targeting two Palestinian communities. In the Shu’fat refugee camp, they raided dozens of homes and shops, detained at least 25 Palestinians, confiscated goods, and seized 10 private vehicles,” he said. In another large-scale operation, targeting Kafr Aqab neighborhood and the boundaries of Qalandiya refugee camp, Israeli security forces reportedly demolished 70 Palestinian structures. This appears to be in preparation for major settlement projects in the area. “Since 23 January, the Israeli authorities issued eviction orders to 22 Palestinian homes in the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City and in Al-Bustan and Batn Al Hawa areas of Silwan,” Al-Kheetan said. This follows a series of similar notices over the past two months affecting hundreds of Palestinians who remain at risk of forced displacement in the larger area of Silwan. “The unlawful deportation or transfer of a population living under occupation is a war crime, and, under specific circumstances, may constitute a crime against humanity,” he said. “Relentless violence by Israeli settlers – with the support and participation of Israeli security forces, as well as movement restrictions are accelerating the forcible transfer of Palestinians,” Mr. Al-Kheetan added.