The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, called on Israel to stop its military operation in Hebron, warning that the displacement of more than 2,000 Palestinians, the demolition of homes and severe movement restrictions raise serious concerns under international law. "Collective punishment is a serious violation of international law. The threats to empty and erase entire neighborhoods also raise serious concerns of ethnic cleansing." Turk called for the displaced residents to be allowed to return home and for compensation and reparations for illegal eviction and demolitions.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, called on Israel to stop its military operation in Hebron, warning that the displacement of more than 2,000 Palestinians, the demolition of homes and severe movement restrictions raise serious concerns under international law. "Collective punishment is a serious violation of international law. The threats to empty and erase entire neighborhoods also raise serious concerns of ethnic cleansing." Turk called for the displaced residents to be allowed to return home and for compensation and reparations for illegal eviction and demolitions.