Defense attorney says prosecutors trying to place obstacles in way of new trial. Read more about Rasmea Odeh faces government torture examination 

Israel joins Congo, Iraq, Nigeria, Afghanistan and Syria in “trampling” on children’s rights, says HRW. Read more about Israeli "counterterrorism" means abuse and torture of children 

UN staffer arrested as Israel intensifies campaign against international aid agencies in Gaza. Read more about Official from Christian charity tortured by Israel, lawyer says 

20 members of Congress urge Obama to appoint special envoy to protect Palestinian children’s rights. Read more about US lawmakers urge Obama to act on abuse of Palestinian children 

Defense confident testimony about Palestinian American’s torture will be allowed. Read more about New trial date set for Rasmea Odeh 

Human rights groups suspect that a promised anti-torture law will contain major loopholes. Read more about Will Israel really outlaw torture? 

His lawyer says 14-year-old Ahmad Manasra did not carry out stabbing that injured two Israelis. Read more about Israeli court convicts boy who was mocked on video as he lay injured 

“Roof-knocking” warning missiles led to civilian deaths in Gaza. Now US is using them in Iraq. Read more about US adopts lethal Israeli tactic to "protect" civilians 

Palestinians stage hunger strikes against solitary confinement, cruelty Read more about Israeli doctors assist in torture of Palestinian prisoners