UN Human Rights Expert: Expelling Hamas Leaders From Israel is a War Crime
NEW YORK – An independent United Nations expert issued a warning to Israel Tuesday that population transfers in or from occupied territory would constitute war crimes under international law.
“It is disturbing that Israel is considering revoking the residency permits of Muhammad Abu-Tir, Ahmad Attoun, Muhammad Totah, and Khaled Abu Arafeh, all current or former members of the Palestinian Legislative Council and longtime residents of east Jerusalem,” Falk said, noting that the High Court of Justice was scheduled to consider the case on September 6.