WB barrier violates humanitarian law: Red Cross

"The ICRC's opinion is that the West Bank Barrier, in as far as its route deviates from the 'Green Line' into occupied territory, is contrary to IHL (International humanitarian law)," the ICRC said.

"The ICRC therefore calls upon Israel not to plan, construct or maintain this barrier within occupied territory" as this would have serious humanitarian and economic consequences for thousands of Palestinians.

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The ICRC generally seeks to remain neutral, and rarely expresses an opinion on issues directly linked to the policies of states.

The Green Line between Israel and the West Bank marks the armistice lines at the end of the 1948 Arab-Israeli war.