Expressing concern about planned Israeli settlements, UN urges return to negotiations
“We once again warn against any unilateral actions that can be an obstacle to a negotiated two-state solution,” Mr. Dujarric said.
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Conviction of Israeli soldier must pave the way for justice for unlawful killings
The conviction of an Israeli soldier who shot dead a Palestinian man involved in a knife attack in Hebron as he lay wounded on the ground offers a small glimmer of hope amid the rampant impunity...
UN study reveals record number of demolitions in occupied Palestinian territory in 2016
A recently completed United Nations study indicates that during 2016, Israeli authorities demolished or seized 1,089 Palestinian-owned structures throughout the West Bank – including East Jerusalem...
UN chief welcomes Security Council resolution on Israeli settlements as ‘significant step’
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the adoption of a Security Council resolution which states that the establishment of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory occupied...
UN envoy warns about Arab-Israeli peace
Israel's settlement 'legalization bill' would harm prospects for Arab-Israeli peace.
If passed, Israeli legislation would be ‘another nail in the coffin’ for two-state solution – UN expert
A new piece of Israeli legislation would enable the confiscation of privately owned Palestinian land and if passed, would deal yet another severe blow to hopes of lasting peace in the region,...
Israel is denying Palestine’s right to development, says UN human rights expert
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, Michael Lynk, has declared that Israel is denying Palestine’s right to...
Israeli demolitions leave 27 Palestinians homeless
sraeli forces destroy five Palestinian homes amid an uptick in the construction of illegal settlements.
How Turkey’s Reconciliation Deal with Israel Harms the Palestinians
By signing the reconciliation agreement with Israel, Turkey has betrayed the Palestinians and made itself complicit in Israel’s occupation regime.
450 Palestinian children held in Israeli jails
According to reports, three out of four Palestinian children experience physical violence during their arrest, transfer or interrogation
UN human rights expert urges Israel to abandon plans to transfer Bedouins in the occupied West Bank - See more at: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=16045&LangID=E#sthash.SWrqoVpJ.dpuf
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, Makarim Wibisono, today reiterated his call on the Government of Israel to...
Israel’s use of administrative detention against Palestinians draws concern of UN rights office
The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) today expressed concern by the continued and increasing use of administrative detention by Israeli authorities against Palestinians, who are being...