Israel Accused of War Crimes, Displacing Palestinians

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes, expelling tens of thousands of Palestinians from West Bank refugee camps. The organization calls for international action to hold Israeli officials accountable. The displacement, which occurred in early 2025, has left many families without homes. The Israeli military stated that it needed to demolish civilian infrastructure, but did not specify when residents could return. The report details soldiers storming homes, ransacking property, and ordering families out using loudspeakers mounted on drones. Residents reported bulldozers razing buildings as they fled, and Israeli forces offered no shelter or aid. Human Rights Watch interviewed thirty-one displaced Palestinians and found over eight hundred and fifty structures destroyed or heavily damaged. The expulsions are part of what Human Rights Watch describes as crimes against humanity of apartheid and persecution. The organization urges governments to impose targeted sanctions on Israeli officials, suspend arms sales, and enforce International Criminal Court warrants. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.