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Israel/OPT: total communications blackout puts civilians in Gaza at even greater risk
Palestinian civilians are already besieged in the occupied Gaza Strip and are now also trapped in a complete communications blackout, with data from internet monitoring networks reporting signals rapidly failing as air- and ground-strikes reportedly…
27 Oct 2023 Press release -
Tech: social media companies must stem flow of online hate over Israel/OPT crisis27 Oct 2023 Press release
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Israel/OPT: Urgent call for an immediate ceasefire by all parties to end unprecedented civilian sufferingAmnesty International is issuing an urgent call for an immediate ceasefire by all parties in the occupied Gaza Strip and Israel to prevent further loss of civilian lives and to ensure access to life-saving aid for people in Gaza amidst an unprecedented…
26 Oct 2023 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Israeli army threats ordering residents of Northern Gaza to leave may amount to war crimes
Our response to Israeli army threats ordering residents of Northern Gaza to leave immediately or risk being targeted in attacks. Carrying out indiscriminate attacks that kill or injure civilians is a war crime. The threats may also amount to the war…
25 Oct 2023 Press release -
UK: Israel and Palestine protest policing must respect human rights
Authorities must not restrict freedom of expression during protests related to the crisis in Gaza and Israel that are set to take place around the country this weekend.
20 Oct 2023 Press release -
Israel/OPT: unlawful Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have 'decimated' entire Palestinian familiesNew Amnesty investigation examines five Israeli attacks during 7-10 October, revealing evidence of suspected war crimes by the Israeli military.
20 Oct 2023 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Rishi Sunak should be 'consistent advocate' for human rights during Israel visit
Comments on Rishi Sunak’s visit to Israel today, by Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International UK’s Chief Executive.
19 Oct 2023 Press release -
Israel/OPT: attack on Al Ahli hospital in Gaza must be independently investigated
Response by Amnesty International UK to the devastating attack on the Al Ahli hospital in Gaza City.
18 Oct 2023 Press release -
Sudan: At least 5,000 civilians killed and millions displaced in six months of conflictHumanitarian support needs to be increased and aid allowed to reach those in need
15 Oct 2023 Press release -
UK/Israel-OPT: Rishi Sunak's failure to mention Palestinian death toll 'deeply troubling'Response to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s latest comments on the escalating crisis in Gaza and Israel by Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International UK’s Chief Executive.
14 Oct 2023 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Israel must immediately rescind its 'impossible' ultimatum over northern GazaOur response to the Israeli army’s order to people in northern Gaza to “evacuate” to the south of the Gaza Strip, which amounts to forced displacement.
13 Oct 2023 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Israel must lift illegal and inhumane blockade on GazaGaza’s only power plant running out of fuel has plunged the territory into darkness. Israel should facilitate the establishment of humanitarian aid corridors for Gaza.
12 Oct 2023 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Palestinian armed groups must be held accountable for civilian killings and abductionsHamas and other Palestinian armed groups have flagrantly violated international law and displayed a chilling disregard for life by carrying out cruel and brutal crimes.
12 Oct 2023 Press release -
UK: Cardiff conference on human rights in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories is an important event
Amnesty International UK's Response to criticism concerning a forthcoming conference in Cardiff next month on human rights in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
10 Oct 2023 Press release -
Israel/OPT: civilians must be protected after unprecedented escalation in violenceIsraeli security forces and Palestinian armed groups must make every effort to protect the lives of civilians in today’s major outbreak of fighting in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
07 Oct 2023 Press release -
Iran: Nobel Prize for Narges Mohammadi 'sends clear message' on human rights to authorities06 Oct 2023 Press release
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From Darkness to Light - Hope for Syria's DisappearedAhmad Helmi, human rights defender, survivor & manager of Ta'afi, writes on the historic win at the United Nations to find the 100'000+ missing Syrians since 2011 for International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances 2023
30 Aug 2023 Blog post -
Israel/OPT: Child detainee's home to be demolished under Israeli apartheid ruleIsraeli Supreme Court today (25 August) approved the punitive demolition of the family home of a 13-year-old Palestinian boy
25 Aug 2023 Press release -
Russia: Moscow court must free jailed Ukrainian human rights defender Maksym Butkevych21 Aug 2023 Press release
