Amnesty International Urges Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza Strip and Israel Unprecedented Humanitarian Catastrophe Amnesty International has issued an urgent call for an immediate ceasefire by all parties in the occupied Gaza Strip and Israel. The organization highlights the need to prevent further loss of civilian lives and ensure access to […]
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Rights and Riots: Safeguarding the Protest Amid Escalations in Israel/OPT
Mounting Restrictions on Protests in Europe Highlight Concerns for Palestinian Rights Introduction In response to the devastating consequences of Israel‘s bombing and illegal blockade on Gaza, protests defending Palestinian human rights have been on the rise across Europe. However, these demonstrations are now being met with mounting restrictions from several […]
Israel/OPT: The Urgent Need to Rescind the Appalling Gaza “Evacuation Order”
Israeli Army’s Evacuation Order in Gaza Raises Concerns of Forced Displacement Background Amnesty International has criticized the Israeli army’s order for residents in northern Gaza and Gaza city to evacuate to the south of the Gaza Strip, calling it a violation of international humanitarian law. The initial announcement gave people […]
Israel/OPT: Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Policy of Demolishing Home of Child Detainees
The Israeli Supreme Court Approves Punitive Demolition of Palestinian Boy’s Family Home I. Background In a controversial ruling, the Israeli Supreme Court has approved the punitive demolition of the family home of a 13-year-old Palestinian boy, Mohammed Zalabani. The decision comes after Mohammed spent the past six months in pre-trial […]
Release Walid Daqqah: A Call for Justice in Israel/OPT
Amnesty International Calls for Release of Terminally Ill Palestinian Prisoner Introduction Amnesty International has recently called on Israeli authorities to release Walid Daqqah, a 62-year-old terminally ill Palestinian prisoner, so he can access specialized medical care and spend his remaining time with his family. Daqqah suffers from chronic lung disease […]
Forcible Eviction, Displacement, and Segregation: The Ongoing Struggle for Palestinians in Israel/OPT
Israeli Court Approves Forced Eviction of Palestinian Bedouins, Amplifying Discrimination The Plight of Ras Jrabah’s Residents An Israeli court has recently ruled in favor of the forced eviction of 500 Palestinian Bedouins in the Negev/Naqab region, sparking outrage and condemnation from international human rights organization Amnesty International. The court decision, […]