All articles tagged with #ethnic cleansing
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have claimed to seize the last Sudanese army stronghold in El Fasher, Darfur, raising fears of ethnic cleansing and potential regional split amid ongoing violence and humanitarian crises. The international community expresses concern over atrocities and the failure to protect civilians, as the conflict involves multiple foreign actors and threatens to deepen Sudan's instability.
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City have targeted high-rise buildings, including residential towers, as part of a campaign to ethnically cleanse the area of Palestinians, resulting in significant destruction, displacement, and civilian casualties, with Israeli officials openly stating their intent to force residents south.
A leaked US-backed plan called 'Gaza Riviera' proposes relocating Gaza's 2 million residents into high-tech megacities and placing the territory under US trusteeship, which critics condemn as an attempt at ethnic cleansing and a violation of international law, with no clear US policy confirmation.
A US State Department official was fired after advocating for statements condemning the killing of journalists and the potential ethnic cleansing in Gaza, highlighting tensions over US policy towards Israel and Palestine under the Trump administration.
The State Department dismissed its top press officer for Israeli-Palestinian issues after disagreements over how to describe policies, including a controversial plan involving Palestinians from Gaza.
Israeli forces are conducting extensive bombing and demolitions in Gaza City, aiming to ethnically cleanse the area of Palestinians as part of a US-backed plan, resulting in massive destruction, civilian casualties, and international calls for intervention.
A Palestinian shepherding community near Ramallah was threatened and ordered to leave by Israeli soldiers after weeks of harassment and threats from settlers, highlighting ongoing tensions and conflicts in the West Bank.
The Netherlands has banned Israeli ministers from entering the country due to their advocacy for what the Netherlands describes as ethnic cleansing in Gaza.
The article reflects on Israel's historical and current attitudes towards land and conflict, highlighting a recurring pattern of justifying actions through claims of entitlement, and criticizes the country's denial and self-gaslighting regarding controversial policies like ethnic cleansing.
A Human Rights Watch report accuses Israel of committing ethnic cleansing and war crimes in Gaza, citing forced displacement of nearly 2 million Palestinians and destruction of civilian infrastructure. The report highlights Israel's creation of "buffer zones" and "security corridors" as part of a campaign that risks preventing displaced Palestinians from returning home. Despite Israeli claims of minimizing civilian casualties, the report and experts argue that the actions amount to ethnic cleansing, with fears of permanent depopulation and denial of the right to return.
Israel's military actions in northern Gaza have sparked accusations of ethnic cleansing, as civilians face severe shortages of food, water, and medical aid amidst relentless bombardment. Despite Israeli claims of targeting Hamas fighters, tens of thousands of civilians remain trapped, with aid agencies unable to deliver essential supplies. The situation has drawn international condemnation, with experts and rights groups labeling the forced displacement as ethnic cleansing. The controversial 'General's Plan' suggests a strategy to empty northern Gaza of its population, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
Israeli forces have announced plans to prevent Palestinians from returning to the northernmost part of Gaza, effectively declaring an intention for ethnic cleansing in the area. This move is part of a broader strategy to clear the region of Palestinians, which has been criticized as a violation of international law. The UN estimates that around 100,000 people remain in north Gaza, where Israeli attacks have intensified, leading to significant casualties and a humanitarian crisis. The announcement coincides with U.S. elections, highlighting the geopolitical implications.
Eight members of the far-right group Saxonian Separatists have been arrested in Germany and Poland for promoting conspiracy theories and preparing for a state collapse. The group, founded in 2020, aimed to establish a state based on national socialism through ethnic cleansing and militarily trained for a 'Day X' to seize control of parts of Saxony. The arrests involved over 450 officers conducting raids across Germany, Poland, and Austria. This is the second major coup plot uncovered in Germany recently, following the Reichsburger movement in 2022.
CNN questions a lead figure in Israel's settler movement, expressing concern that the movement's actions sound like ethnic cleansing. The interview comes amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with CNN also covering the impact on civilians in Gaza and the challenges of delivering aid to the region.
Thousands of Israelis attended a conference in Jerusalem calling for Palestinians to be removed from Gaza to rebuild Jewish settlements, with almost a third of the Israeli Cabinet in attendance. The conference, organized by the settler group Nahala, featured speeches advocating for the settlement of Gaza and the continued expansion of settlements in the West Bank. The event drew criticism for its promotion of ethnic cleansing and disregard for international law, with speakers openly discussing plans to force Palestinians from Gaza.