torture

Palestinians launch mass hunger strike

Charlotte Silver 17 April 2017

Imprisoned leader Marwan Barghouti says there is “no choice but to resist” Israel’s abuses. Read more about Palestinians launch mass hunger strike

Ali Abunimah 7 April 2017

Hamas authorities hanged three men accused of collaborating with Israel. Read more about Palestinian rights groups condemn Gaza executions

Charlotte Silver 30 March 2017

Student leader previously arrested by PA now under prolonged interrogation by Israel. Read more about Palestinians aim to "break wall of silence" with hunger strike

Charlotte Silver 22 December 2016

Delay comes after government filed new charges against Palestinian American. Read more about Rasmea Odeh's new trial set for May

Charlotte Silver 14 December 2016

Defense attorney says prosecutors turning trial into “political case.” Read more about US brings new charges against Rasmea Odeh

Ali Abunimah 12 December 2016

Justice ministry has never launched a single criminal investigation against an interrogator. Read more about Israel dismisses 1,000 complaints of torture

Charlotte Silver 7 December 2016

This time jury will be allowed to hear testimony about torture, PTSD experienced by Palestinian American. Read more about Judge orders new trial for Rasmea Odeh

Charlotte Silver 29 November 2016

Hearing, cancelled at last minute, was due to give prosecutors chance to object to torture expert. Read more about Rasmea Odeh defense sees hope in judge's unexpected move

Michael F. Brown 22 November 2016

Mike Pompeo, a Tea Party congressman from Kansas, wants to expand a vast surveillance apparatus. Read more about Trump's pro-torture, pro-Israel CIA chief

Charlotte Silver 31 August 2016

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