UN BLASTS Israel Over West Bank Settlements 'Must Cease Now,' Top Official Issues Stark Warning

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United Nations has issued a strong warning over the continued expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Addressing the UN Security Council, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Ramiz Alakbarov reiterated Secretary-General António Guterres' condemnation of ongoing settlement activity, calling for all expansion and related infrastructure to stop immediately. The UN also voiced deep concern over escalating violence in the West Bank, condemning attacks against civilians by both Israeli settlers and Palestinians. Officials stressed that all perpetrators must be held accountable and warned that growing tensions around Jerusalem's Holy Sites threaten regional stability. The UN further criticized Israel's decision to establish military facilities at the UNRWA Sheikh Jarrah compound in East Jerusalem, urging Israeli authorities to reverse the move and return the property to the United Nations. Watch the full report on the latest UN statements,

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