Israeli Military’s Attack on Qard al-Hassan Violates International Humanitarian Law Were the Israeli Military’s Attacks on Qard al-Hassan a Violation of International Humanitarian Law? Amnesty International raised concerns over 30 branches of Qard al-Hassan Attacks likely constitute a direct attack on civilian objects Israeli military’s actions could be investigated as a war crime What Happened … Read more
Amnesty International Highlights Issues with Israeli Military Evacuation Warnings Were the Evacuation Warnings Adequate? Evacuation warnings in the southern suburbs of Beirut and south Lebanon were deemed inadequate by Amnesty International. Warnings included misleading maps and were issued at short notice, sometimes less than 30 minutes before strikes began. Instructions for entire towns and villages … Read more
Responding to the launch of a major Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank targeting several Palestinian cities and towns including Jenin, Tulkarem, Nablus and Tubas, and deploying hundreds of soldiers to carry out raids supported by fighter jets, drones and bulldozers Amnesty International’s Senior Director for Research, Advocacy, Policy and Campaigns. Erika Guevara … Read more
Israeli Authorities Accused of Unlawful Detention What is Happening? Israeli authorities are detaining Palestinians from Gaza indefinitely under the Unlawful Combatants Law. 27 former detainees, including a 14-year-old boy, testified to harrowing torture experiences. The law allows incommunicado detention and enforced disappearance. Why is this a Concern? Amnesty International condemns the indefinite incommunicado detention of … Read more
“Hamas and other armed groups must immediately release civilians held hostage in Gaza” Why is it Urgent to Release Hostages in Gaza? Hamas and armed groups must release all civilian hostages immediately Tens of thousands in Israel demand a ceasefire agreement for hostage release 116 individuals held hostage, 43 confirmed dead by Israeli authorities What … Read more
On the night of 26 May, a devastating event unfolded as Israeli airstrikes targeted a camp in a designated safe zone, leading to tragic consequences in Tal al Sultan, Gaza. Let’s delve into the details: What Happened? 180 wounded individuals and 28 fatalities were reported at the Trauma Stabilisation Point in Tal al Sultan, Gaza. … Read more
Under the threat of aerial bombardment, an estimated 1.7 million men, women, and children have been forcibly displaced to Rafah, a tiny sliver of land in the south of the Gaza Strip, in Palestine. However, even in Rafah, people have not found safety. What is the Current Situation in Rafah? Military operations are ongoing in … Read more