Tags: sexual violence

UN’s special rapporteur on human rights says Israel is systematically torturing Palestinians

Francesca Albanese says her report, which includes over 300 testimonies, ‘examines Israel’s systematic use of torture against Palestinians from the occupied Palestinian territory since October 7, 2023.’ Though appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, special rapporteurs are independent experts and do not speak on behalf of the UN.

Israel’s Systematic Crimes Against Palestinian Detainees

Two years into Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and its broader assault across Palestinian territories, prisoner advocacy institutions have released a detailed fact sheet exposing the scale of atrocities committed inside Israeli prisons and military detention camps.

Latest Israeli report on Oct 7 sexual violence fails to make a case

Israeli legal scholar and women’s rights advocate Ruth Halperin-Kaddari leveraged her friendship with the UN’s special representative to Israeli legal scholar and women’s rights advocate Ruth Halperin-Kaddari produced a report on Oct 7 that implemented Israel’s interests and was short on facts

Ceasefire deal may be very near, but Palestinian suffering is ongoing – Day 464

Sexual assaults by Israeli forces come to light; Palestinian journalist killed; Kamal Adwan’s De. Hussam Abu Safia held in Ofer Prison; ceasefire reports; pursuing a war criminal in Italy; Jimmy Carter olive grove; new settlement units; extremist Israeli settler leaders to be ‘special guests’ at Trump inauguration; more.

Gaza aid effort at ‘breaking point’, warns UN, as Israel kills 15-day-old baby – Day 458

Aid groups are running out of options; Israel blocks probe into Hamas rape allegations to avoid investigation of Israeli sexual crimes; ceasefire, or no ceasefire?; “Generals Plan” mastermind says military efforts won’t work; Israel kills 3 Palestinians in West Bank; Israel destroys Araqeeb village for 234th time; Amnesty Int’l suspends Israel branch; Ireland joins ICJ genocide case against Israel; Michael Moore on Gaza and pro-Israel propaganda