The UN Secretary General António Guterres has denounced Israeli’s excessive use of force in its recent military operation in Jenin camp in the West Bank.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Guterres expressed concern about the impact of the Israeli attack on the Jenin refugee camp, noting that it had left more than 100 civilians injured, forced thousands to flee, damaged schools and hospitals and disrupted water and electricity networks.
“There was an excessive force used by Israeli forces,” he pointed out.
He said: “I strongly condemn all acts of violence against civilians, including acts of terror.”
He also criticized Israeli authorities for preventing injured people from receiving medical care and humanitarian workers from reaching those in need.
Earlier, WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier said: “First responders have been prevented from entering the refugee camp, including to reach persons who have been critically injured,”referring to restrictions put in place by Israeli forces.
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