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Palestinian family reports forced exhumation of deceased relative
A family in Jenin claims that Israeli settlers compelled them to exhume their father's body shortly after his funeral. The incident has drawn condemnation from the UN. (sources: aljazeera, alarabiya, middleeasteye, middleeastmonitor, timesofisrael)
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A Palestinian family alleges that Israeli settlers forced them to exhume their father's body in the West Bank. The UN has described the incident as indicative of broader issues affecting Palestinians.
- The incident occurred in Jenin, where a Palestinian family reported being forced to exhume their father's body hours after his funeral.
- The UN has condemned the confrontation, labeling it as emblematic of the dehumanization of Palestinians.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing tensions and conflicts in the West Bank, raising concerns about the treatment of Palestinian families.
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