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ICJ Opinion Declaring Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territories Unlawful Is a Historic Vindication of Palestinians’ Rights
The ICJ's opinion and conclusion is loud and clear: Israel’s occupation and annexation of the Palestinian territories are unlawful, and…
July 19, 2024
Update from Amnesty Fieldworker in GazaÂ
Our Amnesty International fieldworker in Gaza provides an update while continuing to gather evidence of human rights violations and war…
June 17, 2024
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Amnesty International USA and Amnesty International France Call on Macron and Biden to Urgently Stop Sending Weapons to Israel
Comments from Paul O’Brien, Executive Director of Amnesty International USA and Jean-Claude Samouiller, President of Amnesty International France as President…
June 6, 2024
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New Crossing Points and ‘Floating Dock’ are Cosmetic Changes, as Humanitarian Access Disintegrates in Gaza, Warn Aid Agencies
As Israeli attacks intensify on Rafah, the unpredictable trickle of aid into Gaza has created a mirage of improved access…
May 28, 2024
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Israeli air strikes that killed 44 civilians further evidence of war crimes – new investigation
The International Criminal Court should investigate as war crimes three Israeli air strikes that killed 44 Palestinian civilians, including 32…
May 27, 2024
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Israel must comply with International Court of Justice order calling it to immediately halt military operations in Rafah
With this order the International Court of Justice (ICJ) – the UN’s principal court - has made it crystal clear:…
May 24, 2024
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Israel/OPT: ICC Applications for Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Sinwar and Other Senior Israeli and Hamas Officials Crucial Step Towards Justice Â
This move sends an important message to all parties to the conflict in Gaza and beyond that they will be…
May 21, 2024
Press Release
World Leaders Fail to Act as Israeli Invasion of Rafah Worsens Humanitarian CatastropheÂ
Over 1.5 million people, including 600,000 children, are at serious risk.
May 15, 2024
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Response to New Weapons Transfer to Government of IsraelÂ
Enough is enough. President Biden must urgently suspend all transfers of weapons to the government of Israel and push for…
May 15, 2024
Press Release
Mass Forced Displacement in Gaza Highlights Urgent Need for Israel to Uphold Palestinians’ Right to ReturnÂ
This Nakba day the fate of Palestinians is more perilous than ever – dispossessed and subjected to systematic human rights…
May 15, 2024
Press Release
Over 300 Palestinian-Bedouin Face Forced Evictions Following Mass Home Demolitions in Negev/Naqab
The Israeli authorities’ demolition of 47 homes in Wadi al-Khalil without proper consultation or compensation underscores the urgency to dismantle…
May 9, 2024
Press Release
NSM-20 Delay Inexcusable Given Ongoing Atrocities, Despite Weapons Shipment PauseÂ
It is overdue for President Biden to end U.S. complicity with the government of Israel's grave violations of international law.
May 8, 2024