In the last 24 hours, Israeli Occupying Forces transferred 12 Palestinians from the West Bank, to the Gaza Strip. Eight of the group were moved to the Gaza Strip yesterday evening; the remaining four Palestinians were moved to the Gaza Strip at approximately 1:30am this morning. This follows a ruling issued by the Israeli High Court yesterday morning approving transfer orders issued against the group. PCHR Condemns this latest transfer within occupied territory as a violation of international human rights and humanitarian law. Read more about Israel unlawfully transfers 12 Palestinians
This week Israeli forces killed 12 Palestinians, including four children. Israeli forces invaded a number of towns and villages in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. During the invasion of Ramallah, Israeli forces killed four Palestinians, including a child, and demolished three buildings. In Rafah Israeli forces demolished four homes. In the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces razed agricultural land. Israel continued to indiscriminately shell Palestinian residential areas in which a number of Palestinian civilians were wounded. Read more about Weekly report on human rights violations
The General Assembly today kicked off its debate of the situation in the troubled Middle East, focusing on a host of challenging issues, from the importance of restoring calm in Iraq, to quelling tensions in the Syrian Golan and bringing an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — which many believed was the key to ensuring peace throughout the entire region. The General Assembly met today to continue its consideration of the question of Palestine and to begin its consideration of the situation in the Middle East. Read more about Resolving Israeli-Palestinian conflict, restoring calm in Iraq among Middle East challenges, UN GA told
In 1948, three quarters of a million Palestinians were driven from what became Israel, their homes, land and possessions taken over by the new Jewish state. The pointed silence regarding the Palestinian right of return means that an important opportunity has been missed to apprise Israelis, and the world, of a critical reality. No real or lasting peace will be achieved in the area until Israel finally admits the long-denied truth, accepts moral responsibility and apologizes for its forcible exile of Palestinian refugees 55 years ago. Law professor George Bisharat looks at the issue. Read more about Origins of the Middle East crisis: Who caused the Palestinian Diaspora?
In the early hours of Monday, 1 December 2003, Israeli occupation forces, using excessive and indiscriminate force, killed four Palestinian civilians during several incursions into the West Bank. These unlawful killings represent the most recent war crimes perpetrated by Israeli occupation forces in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Two of the victims were killed when Israeli occupation forces detonated explosive devices inside a house in the Sharafa area east of Al Amari refugee camp, near Ramallah. A six year old child and another Palestinian were also killed. Read more about Israeli forces kill four Palestinian civilians, including a child
The Secretary-General today released his report, requested by the General Assembly, on the Government of Israel’s compliance with the Assembly’s resolution of 21 October 2003, which demands that Israel stop and reverse construction of a barrier in the occupied Palestinian territory. The Secretary-General points out that Israel’s right to live in peace and security “should not be carried out in a way that is in contradiction to international law, that could damage the longer-term prospects for peace. Read more about Israel not complying with General Assembly demand to halt barrier - Annan
Every Palestinian living in the Occupied Territories has suffered under the severe movement restrictions imposed by the Israeli army in the past three years. The impact on children has, however, been particularly severe. Read more about Children under siege
In the latest attack on civilians, three Palestinians were shot dead by Israeli soldiers yesterday evening in central Gaza Strip. Contrary to claims made by the Israeli military, the three men, all from the same family, were unarmed and were shot as they drove a car to visit relatives for the Eid holiday. Read more about Israeli forces kill three unarmed Palestinian civilians
The Israeli government is currently building a wall in the West Bank. Its construction has raised strong and conflicting emotions within Israel, within the Occupied Palestinian Territories and among the International community. Paul Troop examines what the wall is and its legality under the Fourth Geneva Convention. Part 1 of 2. Read more about The reality and legality of Israel's wall (Part 1/2)
The Israeli government is currently building a wall in the West Bank. Its construction has raised strong and conflicting emotions within Israel, within the Occupied Palestinian Territories and among the International community. Paul Troop examines what the wall is and its legality under the Fourth Geneva Convention. Part 2 of 2. Read more about The reality and legality of Israel's wall (Part 2/2)
