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Originally Published 3 months ago — by ohchr
The UN Human Rights Office updated its database to include 158 companies involved in activities related to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, emphasizing the need for corporate accountability and state diligence to prevent human rights abuses.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English
Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank express their fears and frustrations about life under what many rights organizations have classified as apartheid, with individuals from various professions sharing their experiences and concerns, including the challenges of providing for their families and the unfolding Israeli annexation plan in the region's most fertile area.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
Israeli military raids in the occupied West Bank have resulted in the deaths of two teenagers and the detention of at least 15 Palestinians. The raids come as heavy fighting continues in the Gaza Strip, despite international calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. The Israeli forces have been carrying out daily raids in various Palestinian towns and cities, leading to an increase in arrests. Meanwhile, the bombardment of Gaza has caused widespread destruction, displacement, and dire shortages of food, fuel, water, and medicine. The death toll of medical workers is also rising, prompting a draft resolution urging Israel to protect medical and humanitarian workers and facilities.