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Human Rights

Israel violates Gaza ceasefire deal by threatening fishermen, farmers

Gaza Strip
14 December 2012

Loudspeakers are used by the Israeli navy to intimidate Palestinians trying to make a living.

Gaza doctors rebuild medical center destroyed by Israel

Eva Bartlett
Gaza City
11 December 2012

Fertility specialist can’t find equipment he needs in Gaza but feels he has no choice than to resume work.

Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike "until freedom or death"

Nour Joudah
Ramallah
11 December 2012

Palestinian political prisoners were put back on the agenda in 2012.

Did Israel fire chemical weapons on Gaza last month?

Rami Almeghari
Gaza Strip
5 December 2012

Health workers have reported finding “abnormal symptoms” among the injured.

Palestinian forces increasingly join Israel in repression of journalists

Jillian Kestler-D'Amours
Ramallah
28 November 2012

Palestinian journalists routinely self-censor following increased violations of media freedoms in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Gaza girl unable to speak after Israeli drone destroys her home

Mel Frykberg
Gaza City
27 November 2012

Despite the ceasefire, hospitals in Gaza are still struggling to cope with the effects of Israel’s attack.

Will the siege on Gaza finally be lifted?

Jillian Kestler-D'Amours
Jerusalem
26 November 2012

Hamas and Israel are supposed to negotiate the opening of crossings under the terms of their ceasefire accord.

Bedouins treated as "invisible citizens" vow to remain in Galilee

Jillian Kestler-D'Amours
the Galilee
26 November 2012

Palestinian Bedouin residents of Ramiya are being pressured by the Israeli government to leave their ancestral lands and relocate.

Journalists demand UN probe into why Israel targeted them in Gaza

Jillian Kestler-D'Amours
Ramallah
25 November 2012

Human rights activists denounce Israeli spokesman Mark Regev’s attempts to justify attacks on media offices.

“United in resistance,” Palestinians in Gaza remain steadfast

Joe Catron
Gaza City
22 November 2012
Thousands fled their homes in the north of Gaza but some stayed behind.

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