Israel-backed settlers drive ethnic cleansing and annexation in occupied West Bank

UN experts have issued grave warnings about Israel's escalating ethnic cleansing and annexation policies in the occupied West Bank.

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The experts condemned how Israel, as the occupying power, is intensifying these policies within the context of regional conflicts.

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Thousands of Palestinian families have been forced to flee their homes due to escalating settler attacks.

Entire communities live in constant fear of 'colonist terrorism that wreaks havoc in the West Bank day and night.'

This coordinated effort represents ethnic cleansing and annexation by Israel in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem.

Israeli settlers, acting with impunity and often armed, have unleashed a campaign of systematic violence against Palestinian civilians.

Colonists draw incitement from hate speech by Israeli government officials and operate with widespread impunity.

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The violence targets homes, vehicles, livestock, crops, olive trees, and vital infrastructure.

Settlers assault anyone attempting to protect Palestinian villages, including Israeli volunteers.

Between February 3-16, at least 86 attacks occurred in 60 locations.

On March 2, armed colonists with Israeli forces raided Qaryut village, killing two Palestinians.

The Israeli government plays a central role in directing, enabling, and coordinating ethnic cleansing policies.

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Evidence shows Israel provides weapons and vehicles to colonists to facilitate ethnic cleansing.

Extremist minister Ben-Gvir declared 'Jews are above the law in the West Bank' while arming settlers.

Since February 28, Israel has closed most West Bank crossings, isolating communities from essential services.

The international community overwhelmingly considers settlements illegal.

Certain political administrations have shown increased tolerance of settlement construction.

The displacement campaign indicates a concerted Israeli policy of mass forcible transfer aimed at permanent displacement.

Much displacement occurred in northern West Bank following Israel's 2025 military offensive.

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Israel claims the offensive targets militant groups, though evidence suggests broader ethnic cleansing objectives.

Israel's government has increased settlement construction while conducting military operations.

UN experts note the coordinated implementation between occupation forces and colonists.

The international community has called for ending the illegal occupation based on ICJ rulings.

Israel's diplomatic mission in Geneva has vehemently rejected UN criticisms.

“RAMALLAH, March 19, 2026 (WAFA) – United Nations experts condemned the accelerating pace of ethnic cleansing and annexation carried out by Israel, the occupying power, in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the forced displacement of Palestinians, amid escalating violence by Israeli forces and colonists”

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The Israeli mission claimed the UN rights office 'has lost all credibility' and blasted a 'U.N. anti-Israel narrative machine.'

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Israel accused the UN of 'vile anti-Israel activism' and questioned its funding priorities.

UN officials maintain Israeli security forces 'have continued to kill Palestinians with impunity.'

Daily Israeli raids and movement restrictions have impeded access to basic services.

UN officials note Israeli settlers 'are roaming free with complete impunity, often armed, forcing Palestinian family after Palestinian family off their lands.'