ethnic cleansing
Coverage of ethnic cleansing in the Nexus archive.
- High Court petition demands protection for West Bank Palestinian herding communities
A High Court petition from 7 northern Jordan Valley villages in the West Bank claims Palestinian herding communities face extremist settler violence, restricted water access, and pasture limitations, which they argue amount to ethnic cleansing and imminent displacement. The petition demands legal protection for these communities.
- 1,000 days of genocide: A tally of devastation in Gaza
Over 73,000 Palestinians, including 21,500 children, have been killed in Gaza over 1,000 days of Israeli bombardment. More than 90% of the Gaza Strip is destroyed, with 2.4 million people facing genocide, starvation, and ethnic cleansing, according to the Palestinian government’s media office.
- Sudan: Sudan's RSF Accused of Crimes Against Humanity in El-Fasher
Amnesty International accuses Sudan's Rapid Support Forces militia of committing ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity during its assault on El-Fasher amid the ongoing civil war with Sudan's military.
- Sudan: Sudan's RSF Accused of Crimes Against Humanity in El Fasher
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are accused by Amnesty International of committing crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing, including deliberate targeting of children, during their campaign to seize El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state.
- Sudan’s RSF committed crimes against humanity in El Fasher, Amnesty says
Amnesty International alleges that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing in El Fasher, including murder, torture, rape, enslavement, and sexual slavery as part of a systemic campaign against civilians.
- Netanyahu says Gaza ethnic cleansing remains on agenda
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that 'voluntary emigration' of Palestinians from Gaza remains on his agenda and refused to directly address the establishment of Jewish settlements in the enclave. Critics have described 'voluntary emigration' as a euphemism for ethnic cleansing, given Gaza's current uninhabitable state due to Israel's actions. Netanyahu also previously asserted there is 'no room for two states' between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea.
- Congresswoman seeks vote on US backing of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Lebanon
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib seeks a vote in Congress to end U.S. support for Israel's actions in Lebanon, which she describes as a campaign of ethnic cleansing and territorial expansion. She cited over 4,250 deaths and daily child casualties linked to U.S.-backed military operations.
- Amnesty accuses Israel's government of 'ethnic cleansing' of West Bank Palestinians
Amnesty International accuses Israel's government of committing 'ethnic cleansing' against West Bank Palestinians and deliberately attempting to annex the Palestinian territory.
- Amnesty report accuses Israel of 'ethnic cleansing' in West Bank amid expanded settlements
Amnesty International accuses Israel of conducting a campaign of 'ethnic cleansing' in the occupied West Bank through accelerated annexation measures aimed at removing Palestinians. The report links the expansion of settlements to efforts to facilitate territorial annexation.
- Dems help defeat Rashida Tlaib’s puzzling Lebanon war powers resolution as she rages against ‘ethnic cleansing’
Rashida Tlaib's resolution regarding Lebanon war powers was defeated with Democratic support. Tlaib accused Israel of conducting an 'ethnic cleansing campaign' and called for Congressional intervention to stop a 'war crime.'
- Satellite pix said to show Israel’s overt Gaza territorial goals
Satellite images from Al Jazeera reveal Israel constructing permanent military bases around Gaza's inner perimeter, contradicting a prior ceasefire agreement. Critics allege this could enable ethnic cleansing and Israeli resettlement.
- Just what are Israel’s long-term plans for Gaza?
Despite an apparent ceasefire, Israel's leaders continue to suggest plans for annexation and ethnic cleansing in Gaza. The article questions Israel's long-term intentions in the region.
- Israel’s defence minister says large-scale Palestinian migration from Gaza will go ahead
Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, has stated the government will implement a large-scale Palestinian migration plan from Gaza 'at the right time and in the right manner.' Human rights groups and lawyers have condemned the policy as ethnic cleansing.
- Rabbi who boasts of bulldozing Palestinian homes will light torch for Israel’s national day
An extremist rabbi known for bulldozing Palestinian homes in Gaza, Avraham Zarbiv, will light a torch at Israel’s independence day celebration, a decision criticized by human rights groups as endorsing ethnic cleansing and war crimes. Zarbiv was among 14 individuals honored for 'extraordinary contribution to society and the state,' including a scientist, chef, and security personnel.
- Israeli settlers turn Passover into celebration of ethnic cleansing
Israeli settlers are using Passover to celebrate ethnic cleansing, leading to Palestinian displacement and community loss. The article highlights settler violence causing forced expulsions and cultural erasure.