Human rights

Urgent appeal to Attorney-General: 'Immediately deal with police violence against protesters'

They emphasized the increasing use of skunk water and stun grenades as "conduct that characterizes dictatorships."

By ORI SELA
10/05/2024

HRW: US weaponry allowed Israel to kill aid workers in Lebanon

HRW described the attack as unlawful, claiming it was on civilians and that Israel failed to take all necessary precautions.

Booking.com removes properties from website after the owner refuses to accept Jewish customers

Booking.com deleted all properties owned by the Serbian host after he refused to rent to Jews.

Looking into the dark reign of Seyyed Ali Khamenei

Under Khamenei, Iran has experienced an alarming intensification of state control and a severe curtailment of personal freedom, unmatched in its modern history.

By ERFAN FARD
05/05/2024

Saudi Arabia sentences woman to 11 years for supporting women’s rights

Manahel al-Otaibi was sentenced in a counter-terrorism court after allegedly speaking out against male guardianship laws and "her choice of clothing."

State Department still determining if Netzah Yehuda unit remediated after human rights violations

State Dept. engages with Israel on human rights violations with spokesperson Patel insisting on consistent law application, and rejecting special treatment claims.

29/04/2024

Blinken: No double standard on Israel and human rights

Blinken said the Department will have "more to say" about Israel's adherence to the Leahy law in the coming days. 

Israeli gov't committed human rights abuses in 2023, State Department says

The report, which runs 103 pages, details intentional efforts by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to worsen conditions for security prisoners, and the denial of visits by the Red Cross.

Rights groups file new case against German arms export to Israel

ECCHR said the government granted export clearance for 3,000 anti-tank weapons to Israel after the Hamas attack on October 7.

By REUTERS
12/04/2024

Amnesty International mourns death of terror prisoner as 'Palestinian writer'

"Walid Daqqah’s writings behind bars are a testament to a spirit never broken by decades of incarceration and oppression," the NGO said.

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