UN condemns ‘summary execution’ of Palestinians in West Bank

Palestinians in Gaza are facing severe challenges as winter arrives, with many families living in tents and struggling to stay warm amid critically scarce essential supplies. The harsh weather conditions have exacerbated the already dire humanitarian situation in the enclave.

The Gaza death toll has risen to 356 since the ceasefire began, as reported by the Health Ministry, amid intensified Israeli military operations in the West Bank, including increased detentions and arrests. This escalation follows a series of violent incidents that have raised concerns about the fragile situation in the region.

Tens of thousands of people marched in Paris to express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, accusing Israel of breaching a fragile ceasefire and calling for stronger international intervention as the death toll surpasses 70,000 according to Gaza's health ministry. The protests reflect growing global concern over the humanitarian crisis in the region.

A recent UN report has accused Israel of maintaining a 'de facto state policy of organised and widespread torture' over the past two years, highlighting severe allegations such as dog attacks, sexual violence, and other forms of mistreatment by Israeli security forces. The report raises significant concerns regarding the lack of accountability for these actions, which are classified as war crimes.

Israeli forces have conducted extensive raids in Tubas, West Bank, resulting in hundreds of injuries among Palestinians and significant destruction of infrastructure, including roads and water networks. This military operation marks a continuation of escalating violence in the region.

A global campaign has been initiated to advocate for the release of Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian political leader imprisoned for decades, as negotiations progress amid a ceasefire in Gaza. The campaign, spearheaded by Barghouti's family in the West Bank with support from UK civil society, aims to elevate his situation in the ongoing discussions surrounding the ceasefire.

Palestinians in the West Bank are currently forced into lockdown as Israeli military operations continue, resulting in numerous injuries and mass arrests, according to Save the Children. The ongoing violence has led to heightened fears among the local population as they seek shelter from the escalating conflict.

Two unarmed Palestinian men were killed by Israeli forces in Jenin during a military raid, an incident that has drawn widespread condemnation and highlighted ongoing tensions in the region. Eyewitness accounts and video footage show the men appearing to surrender with their hands raised before being shot, raising serious concerns about the conduct of Israeli forces.