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Israeli Military Must Guarantee Civilians’ Safety as Ground Operation Gets Underway in Eastern RafahÂ
As the occupying power, Israel is responsible for ensuring the safety of Palestinians. Only an immediate and sustained ceasefire can…
May 7, 2024
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Israel/OPT: Global Day of Action to Demand States #StopSendingArms Fueling Violations of International Law
The Global Day of Action must serve as a wake-up call to states that continue to supply arms to all…
May 2, 2024
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U.S.-Made Weapons Used by Government of Israel in Violation of International Law and U.S LawÂ
President Biden must end U.S. complicity and finally suspend the transfer of weapons to the government of Israel.
April 29, 2024
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Amnesty International Urges University Administrations to Respect and Protect Students’ Rights to Protest Â
The right to protest is critical to freely speak out against what is happening right now in Gaza.
April 24, 2024
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Discovery of Mass Graves in Gaza Highlights Urgent Need to Grant Access to Independent Human Rights InvestigatorsÂ
The harrowing discovery of these mass graves underscores the urgency of ensuring immediate access for human rights investigators, including forensic…
April 24, 2024
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State-Backed Deadly Rampage by Israeli Settlers Underscores Urgent Need to Dismantle ApartheidÂ
The failure to address these root causes and to hold Israel accountable for its violations of international law is enabling…
April 22, 2024
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More Than 250 Humanitarian and Human Rights Organizations Call to Stop Arms Transfers to Israel, Palestinian Armed Groups
An open call to all UN Member States to stop fueling the crisis in Gaza and avert further humanitarian catastrophe…
April 12, 2024
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Death in Custody of Walid Daqqah Is Cruel Reminder of Israel’s Disregard for Palestinians’ Right to LifeÂ
It is heart-wrenching that Walid Daqqah has died in Israeli custody despite the many calls from Amnesty International and others…
April 8, 2024
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With Famine Setting in a Ceasefire and More Aid Routes into Gaza are Urgently Needed
Israel's announcement that it has approved the opening of two humanitarian routes into the occupied Gaza Strip, is a welcome…
April 5, 2024
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Amnesty International Demands U.S. Suspension of Weapons Transfer to Government of IsraelÂ
It’s unconscionable that this administration continues to give weapons despite clear evidence of war crimes and other atrocities being committed…
April 4, 2024
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Time Is Running Out for International Action to Protect Civilians and Prevent Atrocity Crimes in Rafah, as UN Security Council Resolution Is IgnoredÂ
States must now take urgent action to ensure the immediate implementation of a permanent ceasefire and explore all available options…
April 3, 2024
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UN Special Rapporteur Report on Gaza Provides Crucial Evidence That Must Spur International Action to Prevent GenocideÂ
Amnesty International responds to the UN Special Rapporteur report that states must uphold their obligations under the Genocide Convention and…
March 26, 2024