Category: Articles about 2023-4 Israel war on Gaza

Israel must be added to UN’s sexual violence blacklist

Israel’s consistent obstruction of all UN investigations into allegations of sexual violence since October 7, 2023 is profoundly concerning. There is substantial evidence indicating systematic, widespread acts of rape and other forms of sexual violence by Israeli forces against Palestinians.

Dr Abu Safiya symbolized humanity in Gaza, as it is destroyed

The hope is that Abu Safiya will not suffer the fate of his colleague, the former head of orthopaedics at Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital. After four months of abuse at Ofer prison, Bursh was dumped by guards in its yard, naked from the waist down, bleeding and unable to stand. He died a short time later.

Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya’s life in danger due to torture: Immediate international intervention needed for his release

Euro-Med Human RIghts Monitor: The Israeli government bears full responsibility for the life of Dr. Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, amid alarming indications of torture since his detention in late December.

Systemic Rape Allegations Against Israel Meet A Deafening Silence

A flood of devastating new testimonies documenting the systemic sexual abuse of Palestinian men and women by Israeli soldiers has surfaced in recent weeks. Yet, as these harrowing accounts gain traction amongst human rights groups and international organizations, Western media has conspicuously turned its focus elsewhere—amplifying Israel’s poorly corroborated claims against Hamas.