Archive · 7 Jan 2026
UN Accuses Israel of Apartheid System in West Bank
The United Nations has said that Israel is treating Palestinians in the West Bank very unfairly.
They called it an 'apartheid system' where Palestinians have fewer rights than Israeli settlers.
This makes it hard for Palestinians to do everyday things like going to school, getting water, or visiting family.
The UN also said that Israeli settlers are taking Palestinian land and homes, and that there is a lot of violence.
The UN wants Israel to stop these unfair practices and treat Palestinians equally.
The UN rights office accused Israel of operating an apartheid system against Palestinians in the West Bank.
Systematic discrimination and segregation have intensified, affecting daily life for Palestinians.
Israeli settlers and Palestinians are treated under different laws, leading to unequal access to resources and rights.
Settler violence has increased, often with the support of Israeli security forces.
The UN called for Israel to repeal discriminatory laws and respect Palestinians' right to self-determination.
- Who
- United Nations rights office, Israel, Palestinians in the West Bank
- What
- Accusation of an apartheid system against Palestinians in the West Bank
- When
- Report released in 2026, covering events from 2017 to 2025
- Where
- West Bank, including East Jerusalem
- Why
- Systematic discrimination and segregation of Palestinians by Israeli authorities and settlers
- Reporting Body
- United Nations rights office
- Key Accusation
- Apartheid system against Palestinians
- Affected Region
- West Bank
- Israeli Settlers
- More than 500,000
- Palestinian Population
- Around 3 million
- Palestinian Deaths (2023-2026)
- More than 1,000
- Israeli Deaths (2023-2026)
- At least 44
- Investigations by Israeli Authorities (2017-2025)
- 112
- Convictions (2017-2025)
- 1