[24 Feb 2014] UN report condemns Israel\'s apartheid policy in Palestinian territories - English
United Nations human rights envoy Richard Falk has condemned Israel\'s QUOTE apartheid policy in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Richard Falk has issued a report, saying that Palestinian rights are being violated by Israel\'s prolonged occupation of their homeland and the ethnic cleansing of East Jerusalem al-Quds. The UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories condemned Israel\'s use of force and unlawful killing of Palestinians, saying that the UN should consider imposing sanctions on Israel. He also criticized Israel\'s attacks on Palestinian farmers in the Gaza Strip, saying that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire. He added that Israel violates Palestinians\' right to work, education, freedom of movement, and assembly.
Added by PTV on 25-02-2014
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