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October 12, 2009

The Condition of Palestinian Women and Children in Israeli Jails

Overview The treatment of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons does not comply with international human rights or with international humanitarian law standards. This report examines how these international law...

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August 27, 2009

British Involvement in the West Bank

Concerns about British and EU Roles in Palestinian Authority Human Rights Abuses in the Occupied West Bank “While it may be true that what happens in Vegas stays in...

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July 28, 2009

Universal Jurisdiction Against Israeli Officials

European Efforts to Apply the Principle of Universal Jurisdiction Against Israeli Officials Summary Points: Universal Jurisdiction is a principle in international law whereby states claim criminal jurisdiction over persons...

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March 11, 2009

British 'espionage' journalist released in Gaza

British journalist, Paul Martin, has been released by the Hamas government. MEMO has been informed of Martin’s release by the Ministry of Justice in Gaza early today, Thursday 11...

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February 12, 2009

Message from Palestinian law students: Justice Makers Assembly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhEhl0UC72k In order to find sustainable alternatives to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, a group of Palestinian law students at Al-Ahrar University in Gaza have formed a new group called “Justice...
January 17, 2009

Day 22 - IOF intensify bombardment and shelling in residential towns and cities

IOF continued their offensive against the Gaza Strip for the 22nd consecutive day, attacking UNRWA shelters, as well as medical, civil defense and media crews; white phosphorous continued to...
January 16, 2009

Day 21 - No trace of humanity - Israeli soldiers standby as two Palestinians bleed to death

IOF continued their offensive against the Gaza Strip for the 21st consecutive day. In the northern Gaza Strip, an IOF warplane fired a missile at a number of Palestinian...
January 14, 2009

Day 19 - Twenty-two members of the Al-Sammouni family perish

For the 19th consecutive day, IOF continued its all-out offensive against the Gaza Strip, targeting the civilians and their property. Northern Gaza Strip and Gaza City came under intensive...
January 14, 2009

Day 20 - A law unto themselves - IOF increase pace of destruction in Gaza

IOF continued their full-scale offensive on the Gaza Strip. In the northern Gaza Strip, IOF artillery shelled the vicinity of the Ministry of Education to the north of Sheikh...
January 13, 2009

Day 18 - High Numbers of Palestinians rushed into UNRWA shelters

For the 18th consecutive day, IOF continued their full-scale offensive against the Gaza Strip, targeting civilians and their property in blatant disregard for IHL and under international silence. IOF...

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