Pakistan, Jan. 7 -- The United Nations on Wednesday accused Israel of imposing an "apartheid system" in the West Bank, citing decades of discrimination and segregation against Palestinians. UN rights chief Volker Turk said Palestinians face systematic restrictions on daily life, including access to water, schools, hospitals, land, and family visits.

The report warned that Palestinians live under discriminatory laws and policies, while Israeli settlers enjoy separate legal protections. Turk called on Israel to repeal all laws and practices that perpetuate racial, religious, or ethnic discrimination against Palestinians.

Settler violence has intensified in recent years, often with the acquiescence of Israeli security forces, the report s...