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Fears for Safety of Civilians Grow as Devastating Death Toll in Lebanon Continues to Rise  

Amid an escalation in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah over the past three days, Amnesty International reminds all parties to…

September 25, 2024

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Israeli Authorities’ Shutdown of Al Jazeera’s Ramallah Office a Crushing Blow For Press Freedom

The shutdown of Al Jazeera’s office in Ramallah is a brazen attempt by the Israeli government to limit reporting on…

September 23, 2024

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Lebanon: Establish International Investigation Into Deadly Attacks Using Exploding Portable Devices

Simultaneous mass explosions targeting electronic devices across Lebanon and Syria, which injured more than 2,931 people and killed at least…

September 20, 2024

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Israel Must Implement UNGA Resolution By Ending Its Unlawful Occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Today’s UN resolution makes crystal-clear that Israel’s 57-year occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, in flagrant violation of international law,…

September 18, 2024

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NGOs Call on All UN Member States to Adhere to the ICJ Advisory Opinion on the Unlawfulness of Israel’s Occupation

All governments must adhere to the ICJ’s advisory opinion, including through the halting the transfer and sale of weapons, parts…

September 17, 2024

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Israeli Military Must Be Investigated for War Crime of Wanton Destruction in Gaza

A new Amnesty International investigation documents how the Israeli military’s creation of a “buffer zone” along the eastern perimeter of…

September 5, 2024

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Palestinians Face Drastic Escalation in Unlawful Killings, Displacement as Israel Launches West Bank Military Operation

Israel’s launch of a major coordinated military assault on cities and towns across the occupied West Bank will undoubtedly lead…

August 28, 2024

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Israeli Attacks Targeting Hamas and Other Armed Group Fighters That Killed Scores of Displaced Civilians in Rafah Should be Investigated as War Crimes  

A new investigation reveals Israeli forces failed to take all feasible precautions to avoid or minimize harm to civilians sheltering…

August 27, 2024

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Global: Governments’ Brazen Flouting of Arms Trade Treaty Rules Leading to Devastating Loss of Life

Some of the world’s biggest arms exporters are continuing to openly flout the rules of the Arms Trade Treaty through…

August 19, 2024

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IOPT: $20 Billion Weapons Package to Israel Would Be a Disgrace

The U.S. government to immediately suspend all weapons sales and transfers to the Israeli government and for the implementation of…

August 14, 2024

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No Weapons for War Crimes

July 30, 2024

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Israel: Israel’s Attempt to Sway WhatsApp Case Casts Doubt on Its Ability to Deal with NSO Spyware Cases.  

Israel has a duty to ensure Israeli companies do not cause or contribute to human rights violations anywhere in the…

July 25, 2024