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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
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Gaza: Airdrops and Sea Routes Are No Alternative to Aid Delivery by Land
25 NGOs call on governments to prioritize ceasefire and ground-based humanitarian aid as deaths from malnutrition and disease rise.
March 13, 2024
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Israel Defying ICJ Ruling to Prevent Genocide by Failing to Allow Adequate Humanitarian Aid to Reach GazaÂ
Not only has Israel created one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, but it is also displaying a…
February 26, 2024
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Israel Must End Its Occupation of Palestine to Stop Fueling Apartheid and Systematic Human Rights Violations
The world must recognize that ending Israel’s illegal occupation is a prerequisite to sto.pping the recurrent human rights violations in…
February 18, 2024
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Israel/OPT: New Evidence of Unlawful Israeli Attacks in Gaza Causing Mass Civilian Casualties Amid Real Risk of Genocide Â
Fresh evidence gathered by Amnesty International demonstrates how Israeli forces continue to flout international humanitarian law, obliterating entire families with…
February 12, 2024
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Amnesty International USA Reaction to Senate National Security Supplemental for IsraelÂ
Greenlighting billions of dollars in unconditional military and security funding at a moment when there’s concern about atrocities including war…
February 6, 2024
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Shocking Spike in Use of Unlawful Lethal Force by Israeli Forces Against Palestinians in the Occupied West BankÂ
Over the past few months Israel has stepped up deadly raids across the West Bank and tensions have skyrocketed.
February 5, 2024
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Israel/OPT: States Must Reverse Cruel Decision to Withdraw UNRWA Funding
Suspending funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency will deal a devastating blow to more than two million refugees…
January 29, 2024