Israeli soldiers and settlers commit daily acts of violence in the occupied Palestinian territory with near-total impunity. By contrast, Palestinians are being arrested en masse, deprived of critical safeguards in detention, and subjected to torture and ill-treatment. In addition, recently introduced legislation will make it easier for Israeli courts to issue death sentences for Palestinians.
Sarah Mullally, the head of the Church of England, has a powerful message after a pilgrimage in which she met Palestinians attacked by settlers and others detained without trial (2 articles).
Israel has killed over 20,000 Palestinian children since 7 October 2023. The UN has detailed instances of torture, rape and murder in a landmark report
Israel’s latest wall in the northern Jordan Valley is cutting Palestinian farmers off from their land, destroying crops, and accelerating displacement
‘What is happening is not just targeting the wheat crop, but an attempt to push Palestinians to leave their land
Dr. Mazen Al-Rantisi is widely known throughout Palestinian cities, towns, and villages as “Doctor of the Poor” because of his long-standing commitment to treating low-income patients. Israeli authorities have not announced the reasons for his arrest or disclosed where he is being held.