GENEVA (PIC) — The Assistant UN Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Catherine Bragg, expressed her deep concern about the plight of the Palestinians under occupation, including those rendered homeless after demolition of their homes.
She called for ending the policies and the laws that deprive the Palestinians of their right to support themselves.
Bragg stated, in a press release after her three-day visit to the occupied Palestinian territories, «I am extremely concerned about the humanitarian impact of demolitions and displacement on Palestinian families”, and added: “Such actions cause great human suffering, run contrary to international law and must be brought to a halt.”
Bragg visited several Palestinian communities and witnessed first-hand the situation on the ground and the humanitarian impact of the occupation on freedom of movement and access to basic social services.
After her visit to a primary school under demolition order in Susiya village, Ms. Bragg added: “Many Palestinian children cannot exercise their right to safe education because their schools are threatened with demolition. Children should not have to worry whether their school will still be standing tomorrow.”
In Al-Khalil, she visited an area under the Israeli occupation authority’s control and met with families who regularly face settlers’ violence, and noted that it is imperative that the Israeli authorities take all necessary measures to protect civilians from such violence.
She said that the continued suffering and loss of dignity is unacceptable. Palestinian communities could support themselves if they had the freedom to do so. Urgent action is required to change current policy and practice on the ground and ensure the protection of the civilians.
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