► The UN denounces the use of “methods of war” in the West Bank
The UN denounced on Friday January 24 the use by Israel “methods of war” et “unlawful use of deadly force” in Jenin in the West Bank.
“Deadly Israeli operations in recent days raise serious concerns about unnecessary or disproportionate use of force”said Thameen Al Kheetan, spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva.
The Israeli army launched a major operation against the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, two days after the start of a truce in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli operations “raise serious concerns about unnecessary or disproportionate use of force, in particular methods and means developed for war, in violation of international human rights law, norms and standards applicable to peacekeeping operations order »added Thameen Al Khetan.
The Office confirmed that at least 12 Palestinians have been killed and 40 injured by Israeli security forces since Tuesday, “most of them apparently unarmed”.
► Trump “hopes” to avoid strikes against Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would hope to avoid strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, hoping for a « accord » with Tehran, the sworn enemy of the United States and Israel.
Asked by a journalist whether he would support strikes against these sites, he replied that he would discuss the issue with “very high level people”without specifying which ones or when. “It would be really nice if we could solve this problem without having to take this extra step”he said.
“We have to hope that Iran will reach a deal and if that’s not the case, I think that’s okay too”he further affirmed. Donald Trump was the architect of a so-called policy of “maximum pressure” towards Iran during his first term (2017-2021).