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UN Inquiry Chair Accuses Israel of Aiming to Reduce Palestinian Population
Reported by Faizan Khan (Staff Writer) · The Hindu - International ·
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Photo: Wikimedia CommonsIsrael wants to make its occupation of Palestinian territories as large as possible while making the Palestinian population as small as possible. Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar stated this view while serving as the chair of the UN-appointed Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Speaking on a podcast called The View from India by The Hindu, he said the commission released a recent report showing Israel wants to stop Palestinians from living as a group.
Context
United Nations commissions of inquiry are independent groups set up to investigate serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights in conflict zones. Such bodies gather testimony, official records, and physical evidence to create formal reports for international bodies.
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What Happened
Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar, head of a UN inquiry panel, accused Israel of policies aimed at expanding territory while reducing the Palestinian population.
Why It Matters
Such findings by official United Nations bodies carry significant weight in international law and diplomatic discussions regarding accountability in prolonged conflicts.
What Happens Next
The commission will likely continue its evidence-gathering process to present further findings and recommendations to international bodies.
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