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Congress Must Use Power to Advance Human Rights for All in Israel and in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

In response to the members of Congress who expressed concern with our recent report on Israeli authorities’ ongoing human rights…

February 2, 2022

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Israel’s Apartheid Against Palestinians: Cruel System of Domination and Crime Against Humanity

February 1, 2022

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Biden Administration Must Uphold Human Rights for Palestinians in Israel and in the OPT

In response to yesterday and today’s comments from U.S. State Department officials on U.S. relations with Israeli and Palestinian authorities,…

February 1, 2022

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New Report Finds Israeli Authorities Are Committing Crime Against Humanity of Apartheid Against Palestinians in Israel and in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

The Israeli government is committing the crime against humanity of apartheid against Palestinians and must be held accountable, Amnesty International…

February 1, 2022

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United States Must Halt Arms Sale to Israel and Commit to Ending Violations in Gaza

Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) supports joint resolutions in the House and Senate, introduced by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie…

May 21, 2021

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UN Human Rights Council Special Session Must Address Violations in Israel/OPT

Welcoming the news that the UN Human Rights Council has today announced it will hold a special session to address…

May 20, 2021

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Biden Administration’s Approval of Weapons Sale to Israel Will Put Civilians at Greater Risk

Responding to reports that the Biden Administration has approved a $735 million sale in weapons to Israel, Philippe Nassif, the…

May 17, 2021

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Pattern of Israeli Attacks on Residential Homes in Gaza Must Be Investigated As War Crimes

Israeli forces have displayed a shocking disregard for the lives of Palestinian civilians by carrying out a number of airstrikes…

May 17, 2021

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Israel/ OPT: Cycle of impunity leaves civilians once again paying the price amid escalation of hostilities

Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups in Gaza must not repeat violations of international humanitarian law that led to killing…

May 12, 2021

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End Brutal Repression of Palestinians Protesting Forced Displacement in Occupied East Jerusalem

Israeli security forces have used repeated, unwarranted and excessive force against Palestinian protesters in occupied East Jerusalem following four days…

May 11, 2021

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Airbnb is Deeply Compromised by Israeli Settlement Properties

As Airbnb prepares to go public in a multi-billion-dollar Initial Public Offering (IPO) it must withdraw listings of rental properties built illegally…

December 9, 2020

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Unlawful annexation plan for the occupied West Bank must be stopped

International law is crystal clear on this matter – annexation is unlawful. Israel’s continued pursuit of this policy further illustrates its…

July 1, 2020