Israeli human rights group B'Tselem has published a report accusing Israel of working towards the systematic 'elimination' of the conditions that sustain Palestinian collective life in the occupied West Bank, according to the Guardian.
Key facts
- A report by Israeli human rights group B'Tselem accuses Israel of systematically 'eliminating' conditions required for Palestinian collective life.
- The report says Israel is 'dramatically intensifying its attacks on every aspect of Palestinian life in the West Bank'.
- Affected activities cited include getting to work, taking children to school, receiving medical treatment and municipal services, and meeting family.
- The report states that 1,107 Palestinians have been killed by Israel in the West Bank since October 2023.
- The report was shared with the Guardian in advance of publication.
- The source does not include a response from the Israeli government to the report's allegations.
Israel is working towards the systematic ‘elimination’ of the conditions that sustain Palestinian collective life in the occupied West Bank, according to a report published by the human rights group B’Tselem and reported by the Guardian.
The Israeli organisation’s report, which was shared with the Guardian in advance of publication, says Israel is ‘dramatically intensifying its attacks on every aspect of Palestinian life in the West Bank’.
According to the report, the assault affects Palestinians’ ‘ability to get to work, take children to school or university, receive medical treatment or municipal services, meet family and friends, cultivate land or go on vacation.’ B’Tselem describes these as ‘routine activities that make up human life’.
The report frames these actions as a systematic and broad assault on the conditions required for Palestinians’ existence in the territory.
The report also states that 1,107 Palestinians have been killed by Israel in the West Bank since October 2023.
B’Tselem is an Israeli human rights group. The source does not include a response from the Israeli government to the report’s allegations, and Honest Abe News has not independently verified its findings.
Why it matters
The report, produced by an Israeli organisation, addresses conditions for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and is likely to feature in wider international debate over Israel's policies. The Israeli government's response to the allegations was not included in the available source.
Frequently asked questions
Who published the report accusing Israel?
The report was published by B'Tselem, an Israeli human rights group, and was shared with the Guardian in advance of publication.
What does the report accuse Israel of doing?
The report accuses Israel of working towards the systematic 'elimination' of the conditions that sustain Palestinian collective life in the occupied West Bank, and says Israel is intensifying attacks on every aspect of Palestinian life there.
How many Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank since October 2023?
According to the report, 1,107 Palestinians have been killed by Israel in the West Bank since October 2023.