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2 days ago
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Colombia Holds Conference to End Israeli Occupation of Palestine
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese said that the 30-country conference held on Tuesday to halt Israel's occupation of Palestine stands out as one of the most important political developments of the past 20 months, Arab News reported. Set to run for a couple of days in the Colombian capital Bogota, the conference highlights the participation of several representatives from countries including China, Spain and Qatar. Participating countries will seize the opportunity and use the event as a platform to lay the groundwork for implementing a UN General Assembly motion. Therefore, they will urge member states to press on Israel to put an end to its illegal occupation of Palestine. This motion featured a deadline of September for carrying out the International Court of Justice's 2024 opinion which concluded that Israel's occupation of Palestine is unlawful. Moreover, UN member states also have an obligation 'not to render aid or assistance in maintaining the situation created by Israel's illegal presence in the occupied Palestinian territory,' the court found. Colombia's President, Gustavo Petro, who is hosting the conference, said that the meeting will represent a global will to move from condemnation to collective action against Israel. 'We can either stand firm in defense of the legal principles that seek to prevent war and conflict, or watch helplessly as the international system collapses under the weight of unchecked power politics,' he said in an article for The Guardian last week. Related Topics: 60 MPs Urge UK to Immediately Recognize Palestinian State Palestinian Bedouins Flee West Bank out of Settler Violence Governor of Aseer Region Welcomes Palestinian Ambassador Short link : Post Views: 40
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2 days ago
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UN Rights Office Reports Increasing Settler Attacks in Occupied West Bank
The UN Human Rights Office said that violence against Palestinians in the West Bank is growing with increasing number of killings and attacks by settlers and security forces, according to Reuters. Violent Incidents Israel Kills American Citizens in West Bank. 'Israeli settlers and security forces have intensified their killings, attacks and harassment of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, in the past weeks,' Thameen Al-Kheetan, a spokesperson for the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OCHCR), told reporters in Geneva. Israeli settlers' violence against Palestinians has sparked anger and frustration towards the US as Palestinians mourned the death of two men, one of them a Palestinian American, killed by settlers. Approximately 1 million Israeli settlers live in illegal settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem in violation of international law. OHCHR noted that settlers have launched 757 attacks on Palestinians or their properties since January 2025. Forcible Displacement Palestinian Bedouins Flee West Bank out of Settler Violence Since the launch of the Israeli military operation 'Iron Wall', nearly 30,000 Palestinians have suffered forcible displacement in the north of the West Bank. Last week, thirty Palestinian families were forced to leave their homes in a remote area of the occupied West Bank due to the mounting violence of Israeli settlers. Members of the Bedouin Mleihat tribe started to dismantle homes built with iron sheets and wooden boards, after years of escalating harassment and attacks by settlers. 'The settlers are armed and attack us, and the (Israeli) military protects them. We can't do anything to stop them. We can't take it anymore, so we decided to leave,' said Mahmoud Mleihat, a 50-year-old father of seven from the community. Crucially, Israeli human rights group B'Tselem has documented persistent acts of violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in Mu'arrajat, near Jericho. Building Jewish State Palestinian Bedouins Flee West Bank out of Settler Violence In May, Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israel planned to build a 'Jewish Israeli state' in the occupied West Bank, according to Al-Arabiya. Katz's remarks followed Israel's announcement of the creation of 22 new settlements in the West Bank. He also noted that the new settlements would be a clear message to French President Emmanuel Macron and his associates: they will recognize a Palestinian state on paper – but Israel will build the Jewish Israeli state here on the ground. Annexing West Bank In this context, fifteen Israeli Cabinet Ministers from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party have recently pushed him to immediately annex the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The lawmakers have signed a petition requesting the administration 'to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria (West Bank) before the end of the Knesset summer session,' which ends on July 27. They also implied that the current moment is appropriate for the annexation thanks to strong US-Israeli relations and the recent military gains. Related Topics: Israel Kills American Citizens in West Bank, Anger Turns toward US Likud Ministers Urge Netanyahu to Annex West Bank Arab Ministers Condemn Israel's Ban on West Bank Visit Short link : Post Views: 2
Leaders
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
Palestinian Bedouins Flee West Bank out of Settler Violence
Thirty Palestinian families were forced to leave their homes in a remote area of the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Friday due to the mounting violence of Israeli settlers, according to Reuters. Escalating Violence Members of the Bedouin Mleihat tribe started to dismantle homes built with iron sheets and wooden boards, after years of escalating harassment and attacks by settlers. 'The settlers are armed and attack us, and the (Israeli) military protects them. We can't do anything to stop them. We can't take it anymore, so we decided to leave,' said Mahmoud Mleihat, a 50-year-old father of seven from the community. Palestinian Bedouins Flee West Bank out of Settler Violence Crucially, Israeli human rights group B'Tselem has documented persistent acts of violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in Mu'arrajat, near Jericho. In 2024, Israeli settlers armed with clubs attacked a Palestinian school. Meanwhile, they blocked the path of vehicles carrying Palestinians either by firing into the air or hurling stones at the vehicles in 2023. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stated that any acts of violence by civilians were unacceptable. A Call for Annexing West Bank Palestinian Bedouins Flee West Bank out of Settler Violence However, Fifteen Israeli Cabinet Ministers from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party have recently pushed him to immediately annex the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The lawmakers have signed a petition requesting the administration 'to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria (West Bank) before the end of the Knesset summer session,' which ends on July 27. They also implied that the current moment is appropriate for the annexation thanks to strong US-Israeli relations and the recent military gains. Palestinian Bedouins Flee West Bank out of Settler Violence Crucially, the petition noted that Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, stands out as a living proof of the dangers of establishing a Palestinian state. Furthermore, it described the two-state idea as a threat to Israel's national security. Consequently, it claimed that annexation would prevent future attacks on Israel. Katz's Remarks In May, Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israel planned to build a 'Jewish Israeli state' in the occupied West Bank, according to Al-Arabiya. Katz's remarks followed Israel's announcement of the creation of 22 new settlements in the West Bank. 'This is a decisive response to the terrorist organizations that are trying to harm and weaken our hold on this land,' Katz said. Palestinian Bedouins Flee West Bank out of Settler Violence Katz also noted that the new settlements would be a clear message to French President Emmanuel Macron and his associates: they will recognize a Palestinian state on paper – but Israel will build the Jewish Israeli state here on the ground. Related Topics: Western Allies Impose Sanctions on Israeli Ministers Over West Bank Violence Saudi FM Slams Israeli 'Extremism' after West Bank Delegation Blockade Arab Ministers Condemn Israel's Ban on West Bank Visit Short link : Post Views: 14
Straits Times
04-07-2025
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- Straits Times
Facing settler threats, Palestinian Bedouins forced out of rural West Bank community
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Palestinian Bedouins flee their homes, as settler violence surges, near Jericho in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, July 4, 2025. REUTERS/Ammar Awad JORDAN VALLEY, West Bank - Thirty Palestinian families left their home in a remote area of the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Friday, saying they were forced out after years of persistent harassment and violence by Israeli settlers. The families, members of the Bedouin Mleihat tribe from a shepherding community in the Jordan Valley, began dismantling homes built with iron sheets and wooden boards on Friday, overwhelmed by fears of further attacks. "The settlers are armed and attack us, and the (Israeli) military protects them. We can't do anything to stop them. We can't take it anymore, so we decided to leave," said Mahmoud Mleihat, a 50-year-old father of seven from the community. As the Palestinians took down their encampment, an Israeli settler armed with a rifle and several Israeli soldiers looked on. Palestinian communities in the Jordan Valley, a sparsely populated region near the Jordan River, have faced escalating harassment from settlers in recent years, including violence. Israeli human rights group B'Tselem has documented repeated acts of violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in Mu'arrajat, near Jericho, where the Mleihat tribe lives. In 2024, settlers armed with clubs stormed a Palestinian school, while in 2023, armed settlers blocked the path of vehicles carrying Palestinians, with some firing into the air and others hurling stones at the vehicles. "We want to protect our children, and we've decided to leave," Mahmoud said, describing it as a great injustice. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore PAP has begun search for new candidates; PM Wong hopes to deploy them earlier ahead of next GE Singapore $3b money laundering case: 9 financial institutions handed $27.45m in MAS penalties over breaches Singapore Banks tighten vigilance and processes following $3b money laundering case Singapore Seller's stamp duty hike surprises some amid moderating property market, but is ultimately prudent Singapore Trilateral work group formed to address allegations of foreigners illegally taking on platform work Singapore Power distribution system may be linked to Bukit Panjang LRT disruption: SMRT Singapore Rise in number of scam e-mails claiming to be from Cardinal William Goh: Catholic Church Singapore Tourism bump from Lady Gaga concerts raked in up to estimated $150m for Singapore economy He had lived in the community since he was 10, Mahmoud said. Israel's military did not immediately respond to Reuters questions about the settler harassment faced by the Bedouin families or about the families leaving their community. Asked about settler violence in the West Bank, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar told reporters on Monday that any acts of violence by civilians were unacceptable and that individuals should not take the law into their own hands. Activists say Israeli settlement expansion has accelerated in recent years, displacing Palestinians, who have remained on their land under military occupation since Israel captured the West Bank in a 1967 war. B'Tselem representative Sarit Michaeli said the Mleihat tribe had faced "intense settler violence" that included, theft, vandalism, and assault. This week, she said, the settlers had established an informal outpost near the Palestinians' home. The military was failing to protect Palestinians from attacks by settlers, who she said acted with impunity. Aaliyah Mleihat, 28, said the Bedouin community, which had lived there for 40 years, would now be scattered across different parts of the Jordan Valley, including nearby Jericho. "People are demolishing their own homes with their own hands, leaving this village they've lived in for decades, the place where their dreams were built," she said, describing the forced displacement of 30 families as a "new Nakba". The Nakba, meaning 'catastrophe' in Arabic, refers to the mass displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their homes during 1948 at the birth of the state of Israel. Most countries consider Israeli settlements a violation of the Geneva Conventions which ban settling civilians on occupied land; Israel says the settlements are lawful and justified by historic and biblical Jewish ties to the land. REUTERS
Saba Yemen
10-04-2025
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- Saba Yemen
Baydar Human Rights Organization: 212 Enemy Violations Against Bedouin Communities
Ramallah - Saba: The Baydar Organization for the Defense of Bedouin Rights documented 212 various violations committed by the Zionist enemy against Bedouin communities in the occupied West Bank during March. In a report, the organization confirmed the systematic escalation of settlement policies in the West Bank, as well as forced displacement and the restrictions on the lives of Palestinian Bedouins, with the aim of emptying the land for settlement expansion. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
