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UN calls for protection of civilians after West Bank violence that killed six
Summary
A UN deputy special coordinator described an incident southwest of Nablus that killed four Palestinians and two Israelis and urged steps to protect civilians and hold perpetrators accountable, the UN spokesperson said.
The United Nations spokesperson said Ramiz Alakbarov, the deputy special coordinator for the Middle East peace process, described a violent incident southwest of Nablus that resulted in the deaths of four Palestinians and two Israelis and caused injuries and property damage.
"The continued loss of civilian life across the occupied West Bank is deeply alarming," the spokesperson quoted Alakbarov as saying. The briefing said Alakbarov urged Israel to take immediate steps to prevent settler violence, protect civilian communities and ensure those responsible are held accountable; he also called on Palestinians to reject violence and incitement.
The full statement was posted online, the spokesperson added. The briefing framed the remarks as underscoring the urgent need to protect civilians and prevent further escalation in the occupied West Bank.
