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Top UN Rights Official Warns of 'Disastrous' Consequences from Israel
Annexation

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   U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet warned Monday
   the consequences of Israel's planned annexations in the West Bank are
   likely to be "disastrous" for Israel, the Palestinians and the region,
   and will "grievously harm the prospect of a two-state solution."

   In a statement, Bachelet said, "Annexation is illegal," and that any
   attempt to annex part of the occupied Palestinian territory is likely
   to prolong and make worse serious human rights violations that have
   been part of the conflict between the two sides for decades.

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