UN rights chief concerned about Israel's moves amid violence

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U.N. human rights chief has expressed concerns that steps taken by the new Israeli government could fuel further violations of human rights and humanitarian law. Volker T�rk on Friday cited steps such as forced evictions of Palestinians from their homes. He called on leaders, officials and everyone else on both sides to stop using language that incites hatred.

Published 2 months ago · Jerusalem, Israel

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UN rights chief concerned about Israel's moves amid violence

GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. human rights chief expressed concerns Friday that steps taken by the new Israeli government, the most far-right in the country’s history, could fuel further violations of human rights and humanitarian law in the wake of a recent spike in bloodshed in the region.

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UN rights chief concerned about Israel's moves amid violence

The U.N. human rights chief has expressed concerns that steps taken by the new Israeli government, the most far-right in the country's history, could fuel further violations of human rights and humanitarian law in the wake of a recent spike in bloodshe...

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Washington Times

UN rights chief concerned about Israel’s moves amid violence

The U.N. human rights chief expressed concerns Friday that steps taken by the new Israeli government, the most far-right in the country's history, could fuel further violations of human rights and humanitarian law in the wake of a recent spike in bloodshed in the region.

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UN rights chief concerned about Israel's moves amid violence

The U.N. human rights chief has expressed concerns that steps taken by the new Israeli government, the most far-right in the country’s history, could fuel further violations of human rights and humanitarian law in the wake of a recent spike in bloodshed in the region

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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