Palestinian civilians
Coverage of Palestinian civilians in the Nexus archive.
- Australia news live: Australia joins sanctions against ‘extremist settlers’ in West Bank; Barbecues Galore no more
Australia has joined the UK and other Western allies in imposing sanctions against 'extremist settlers' responsible for 'horrific levels of settler violence against Palestinian civilians'. Penny Wong announced the joint action, aligning with international efforts to address the issue.
- Palestinians ‘trapped’ between Israeli forces, settlers and Hamas: UN probe
A U.N.-mandated inquiry found Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the West Bank are subjected to severe rights violations by Israeli forces, settlers, and Hamas. The report highlights 'mass atrocities' by Israeli forces and Hamas' 'fear-based rule,' while accusing Israel of enabling settler violence. Israel rejects the findings, calling the report misleading.
- UN report exposes brutal reality for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank
A UN-mandated inquiry reports that Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank face severe rights violations, including 'mass atrocities' by Israeli forces, settlers, and Hamas. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry previously concluded Israel committed 'genocide' in Gaza.
- Israel’s expanding ‘orange line’ tightens deadly no-go zones in Gaza
Israel’s expanding 'orange line' policy is increasing movement restrictions in Gaza, creating more dangerous no-go zones for civilians and heightening risks to their safety.