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UK: Foreign office staff told to consider resigning if they disagree on Gaza is a 'chilling message'It’s deeply troubling that Foreign Office staff raising legitimate human rights concerns about the UK’s role in Gaza are being told to consider resignation as a response.
10 Jun 2025 Press release -
Israel's interception of Gaza Freedom Flotilla's Madleen boat condemned as 'chilling contempt' of international lawThe mission is an indictment of the international community’s failure to put an end to Israel’s inhumane blockade
09 Jun 2025 Press release -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
UK/USA: Starmer must make it 'abundantly clear' to Trump that respecting international law is the only way to secure peace and justice
Negotiations about Ukraine must prioritise justice for all crimes under international law committed since Russia’s military intervention
25 Feb 2025 Press release -
Wales: Welsh Parliament must 'send a strong message in support' of GazaAhead of tomorrow's Welsh parliamentary debate, we call on Members of the Senedd to support the suspension of UK arms exports to Israel, as well as to review public-sector investments and boost humanitarian support for Gaza.
18 Feb 2025 Press release
