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August 31, 2020

Gaza braced for COVID-19 surge amidst bombing and electricity shortages, warns Oxfam

Israeli authorities must allow fuel into Gaza, so its sole electricity plant can power hospitals again, says Oxfam.
June 12, 2020

ECHR judgement rules boycott campaign against Israel cannot be criminalised

The ruling states that the convictions for campaigning for a boycott of Israeli products violated the campaigners’ right to freedom of expression.
August 10, 2019

Meaningful action needed to stop Israeli settlement building, say UN experts

UN human rights experts say that the international community has a duty to stand by their collective promise to protect the rights of the Palestinian people, and to prevent Israel’s planned construction of housing units in its West Bank settlements.
July 24, 2019

Demolitions in Wadi-Al-Hummus 'a catastrophe for the community'

This demolition establishes a new and dangerous precedent, says the WCC, in that the houses being razed are in an area under Palestinian Authority control, and their construction had been approved by the Palestinian Authority.
June 26, 2019

US churches comment on Trump plan for Israel and Palestine

Churches for Middle East Peace says the Trump administrations's investment plan for Israel and Palestine is no substitute for Palestinian freedom.
March 18, 2019

UK government must help the trapped people of Gaza, say NGOs

Ten NGos have urged the UK government to support the UN Commission of Inquiry’s report and recommendations.
February 15, 2019

Aid organisations raise alarm at increased risks to Palestinian civilians

Palestinians, including children, have been left without international protection in one of the most volatile areas in the occupied Palestinian territory.
February 6, 2019

World Health Organisation calls for prompt access to health care for Gaza cancer patients

Cancer patients in Gaza may often have to wait for months before being able to receive treatment.
January 25, 2019

Campaigners criticise potential trade deal with Israel

Campaigners say trade deals must be consistent with the UK’s obligations under and commitments to international law.
November 21, 2018

Airbnb decision to end Israeli settlement rentals welcomed

By delisting rentals in illegal settlements, Airbnb has taken a stand against discrimination and land theft, says Human Rights Watch.