Published on: 2026-07-29
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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UN, July 29 /Xinhua/ — UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, including the arson of two mosques, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Chief Farhan Haq said on Tuesday.
“The Secretary-General condemns the attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank, including reports of arson attacks on two mosques, acts of vandalism against private property, and assaults on Palestinians and their livelihoods,” said F. Haq.
“Attacks on religious sites are outrageous and unacceptable and carry the risk of further escalating an already unstable situation,” said F. Hak. “The Secretary-General calls for the swift identification of those responsible and their accountability in accordance with Israel’s obligations under international law.”
A. Guterres also called on the Israeli authorities to take immediate and effective measures to prevent further settler attacks on Palestinians and their property, including religious sites, and to ensure the protection of the civilian population, said F. Hak.
The Secretary-General called on all parties to exercise the utmost restraint, to prevent further escalation, and to immediately take steps to restore calm and reduce tensions, the spokesman said. –0–
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