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Israel/OPT: West Bank military operation part of 'ruthless apartheid system' - new briefingIsrael’s military operation over the past four months has led to the largest displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank
05 Jun 2025 Press release -
Defending the right to protest - against genocide in GazaDefending the right to protest - against genocide in Gaza. Text of a speech by Amnesty International's Patrick Corrigan at a protest in Belfast
31 May 2025 Blog post -
Palestine: Hamas must end 'shameful' crackdown against protesters in GazaAmnesty have documented a disturbing pattern of of threats, intimidation and harassment, including interrogations and beatings by Hamas against peaceful protesters
27 May 2025 Press release -
Amnesty Media Awards 2025: Al-Jazeera journalist Wael Al-Dahdouh to give speech at ceremonyAmnesty Media Awards 2025: Al-Jazeera journalist Wael Al-Dahdouh to give speech at ceremony
21 May 2025 Press release -
UK: New Government response a step forward but still inadequate in the face of Israel's genocide, occupation, and apartheid
The UK government’s response is still inadequate to compel Israel to change course.
20 May 2025 Press release -
UK: Government urged to disclose genocide risk assessments on Gaza – MP letter
65 signatories from nine different political parties and independent parliamentarians sign open letter demanding transparency amid escalating mass atrocities in Gaza
19 May 2025 Press release -
Amnesty response to London High Court hearing on UK arms exports to IsraelAmnesty International UK and Human Rights Watch have intervened in the case to submit evidence that demonstrates the Israeli authorities' lack of commitment to international humanitarian law, and legal argument regarding the UK government's failure to…
13 May 2025 Press release -
Israel must immediately abandon Gaza annexation plans and forced displacement of PalestiniansNearly 70% of the Gaza Strip is under ‘evacuation orders’ or designated as no-go zones
07 May 2025 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Two months of humanitarian aid ban in Gaza is 'genocide in action' - harrowing testimonies from residentsStarvation and denial of life-saving essentials are being used as weapons of war
02 May 2025 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Ahmad Manasra’s release from prison is long overdue after a decade of ‘injustice, abuse and trauma’Manasra was interrogated aged 13 without a lawyer or parent present
10 Apr 2025 Press release -
Hungary: Withdrawal of country from ICC 'a betrayal of all victims of war crimes'Hungary: Withdrawal of country from ICC 'a betrayal of all victims of war crimes'
03 Apr 2025 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Killings of paramedics and rescue workers in Gaza must be investigated
Israel’s genocide in Gaza has resulted in an unprecedented number of aid workers being killed
01 Apr 2025 Press release -
Hungary: Arrest and surrender Netanyahu to the International Criminal CourtVictor Orbán to host Benjamin Netanyahu in Hungary on Wednesday
31 Mar 2025 Press release -
Israel/OPT: UN report clearly exposes ‘devastating impact’ of Israel’s gender-based violence against Palestinian women and girls
‘The report exposes yet again the horrors of Israeli atrocity crimes in Gaza, and how they specifically impact women’ - Lauren Aarons
13 Mar 2025 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Israel's decision to cut off electricity supply in Gaza is 'further evidence of genocide against Palestinians'These inhumane and unlawful actions is a clear a reminder of the control Israel has as occupying power, allowing it to turn life-critical services on and off at any given point.
10 Mar 2025 Press release -
Lebanon: Israeli attacks on health facilities, ambulances and paramedics must be investigated as war crimes - new investigationFour attacks on healthcare facilities and vehicles which killed 19 healthcare workers investigated
05 Mar 2025 Press release -
UK: Government 'must stop equivocating' on Israel's genocide against Palestinian people
‘We are long past the point of Israel merely risking violations of international law’ – Karla McLaren
04 Mar 2025 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Masafer Yatta community in occupied West Bank under imminent threat of 'relentless land grab' by settlers - new briefingViolent settler attacks rose from an average of two a day in 2022 to four a day in 2024
27 Feb 2025 Press release -
Scotland: Amnesty welcomes review of Scottish Enterprise human rights checksWe welcome the Scottish Government’s agreement to review Scottish Enterprise's human rights checks following today's parliamentary debate. Thank you to all those who contacted their MSPs in support.
26 Feb 2025 Press release -
Scotland: Amnesty warns Scottish government to review human rights checks on arms sales
We call on MSPs to use today’s Scottish Parliament debate to demand that the Scottish Government take urgent steps to meet its international obligations when granting state funds to arms companies
26 Feb 2025 Press release
