Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing in West Bank

Amnesty International has accused Israel of conducting a state-led campaign of 'ethnic cleansing' against Bedouin and herding communities in the occupied West Bank. The report highlights that between 2023 and 2025, 27 communities were forcibly displaced or at risk of displacement, with hundreds of Palestinians affected. This campaign is said to be aimed at accelerating the annexation of Palestinian territories, particularly in Area C, which is under full Israeli control. The report criticizes the Israeli government for enabling settler violence and supporting settlement expansion. Amnesty International claims these actions constitute violations of international humanitarian law, including unlawful deportation and forcible transfer of populations. The situation has led to increased vulnerability for Bedouin communities, who face threats of violence and displacement. Recent statements from the UN rights office also echoed concerns about ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank.

Key Points: • Amnesty International reports state-led ethnic cleansing of Bedouin communities in West Bank. • 27 Bedouin and herding communities were forcibly displaced between 2023 and 2025. • The Israeli government's actions are seen as violations of international humanitarian law.