UN: 1,001 Palestinians killed in West Bank since Oct. 7, calls to guarantee right to self-determination
Al-Khamisa News Network - Gaza
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said today that the number of Palestinians killed in the West Bank since Oct. 7, 2023 has reached 1,001, marking a dangerous escalation in violence and abuses.
In an official statement, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights stressed the need to restore immediate access to food, clean water, shelter and medical care for the Palestinian population in the occupied territories, warning of a worsening humanitarian crisis.
The High Commissioner said the current situation makes it imperative to recognize Palestinians’ effective right to self-determination, urging the international community to assume its responsibilities to end the violations and ensure urgent protection for civilians.
