EU chief polishes Palestinians' chains
6 July 2012
The EU’s police support mission in Palestine is facilitating massive abuses of human rights.
Rights and Accountability
Life of Akram Rikhawi, father of 8, in grave danger after 85 days of hunger strike
5 July 2012
The life of Akram Rikhawi is in grave danger 85 days into his hunger strike, human rights groups warned today.
EI blogger who witnessed Palestinian Authority police beating protestor forced to destroy photos
1 July 2012
An Electronic Intifada blogger was forced to destroy photos he took of Palestinian Authority (PA) police violently attacking a protestor in Ramallah on Sunday.
Palestinian who went 71 days without food restarts hunger strike after Israel breaches deal to free him
21 June 2012
Hassan Safadi, who ended a 71 day hunger strike on 14 May, restarted his hunger strike today after Israel breached a deal to free him, the latest such blatant violation
Israeli soldier fires gun to terrorize nine-year-old boy
21 June 2012
Disturbing evidence of torture and ill-treatment of Palestinian children gathered in new report.
Don't forget him: Akram Rikhawi still at risk of death on day 70 of hunger strike in Israeli jail
20 June 2012
Rikhawi remains on hunger strike, as Israel continues to deny visits by family and independent doctors.
Israel to free footballer Mahmoud Sarsak after epic 3-month hunger strike, lawyer says
18 June 2012
Mahmoud Sarsak the Palestinian national footballer player who gathered worldwide attention with a three-month hunger strike that brought him to the brink of death, is to be freed by Israel on 10 July, his lawyer says.
"In the name of sporting solidarity": Top European athletes call for Israel to release Mahmoud Sarsak
16 June 2012
Top European footballers, including Seville striker Frédéric Kanouté, call on Israel to free Mahmoud Sarsak as international concern mounts for the young Palestinian footballer’s life.
As Gaza siege enters sixth year, harm will be felt for years to come
16 June 2012
Reports by international agencies on the impact of five years of siege paint a grim picture showing how Israel’s blockade is de-developing the Gaza Strip.
Cantona, FIFA join pressure on Israel, as hunger striker Mahmoud Sarsak determined to reach freedom or death
12 June 2012
Eric Cantona, FIFA join international pressure on Israel to free Mahmoud Sarsak as the footballer’s life remains in grave danger and his hunger strike continues.