Israeli rights group says West Bank policies aim to erase Palestinian presence

Israeli human‑rights organization B’Tselem released a report on Monday alleging that a coordinated set of Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank is intended to prevent Palestinians from existing as a unified people. The document, titled “The Elimination Project,” claims the policies constitute a broader strategy rather than isolated incidents.

The report identifies five interlinked tactics: the use of violence, ethnic cleansing, restrictions on movement, economic strangulation, and the systematic destruction of social and political structures. B’Tselem argues that these measures collectively aim to undermine Palestinian society and its capacity for self‑determination. FRANCE 24’s Selina Sykes covered the release, noting that the findings add to ongoing debates over the legality and humanitarian impact of Israeli policies in the territory.