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Israel/OPT: Killing of the Bani Owda Family Latest Illustration of Alarming Rise in Lethal Force

This horrific incident is the latest in a pattern of increasing use of deadly force by Israeli forces against Palestinians.

March 16, 2026

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Israel/OPT: Decision to Drop Charges Against Soldiers Accused of Abuse at Israeli Military Prison Disgraceful

Amidst rising regional tensions, the world cannot look the other way while Palestinians continue to be denied even a semblance…

March 13, 2026

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Middle East: All Parties to the Conflict Must Refrain from Unlawful Attacks on Energy Infrastructure

There is a substantial risk such attacks would violate international humanitarian law and in some cases could amount to war…

March 11, 2026

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Wesam Hamada: I Want to Keep Hind’s Voice Alive, Because Hers is the Voice of All the Children of Gaza

Wesam Hamada tells Amnesty International about her daughter’s last words, why she feels compelled to keep Hind’s memory alive and…

March 11, 2026

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Israel’s Genocide in Gaza Inflicts Compounded Harms on Women and Girls

Women in Gaza are holding families and communities together under conditions designed to break them. Their courage commands immense respect and stands as…

March 10, 2026

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8 Wins Against Gender-based Discrimination, Violence and Injustice

Ensuring access to justice for all women is more important than ever. Read these 8 wins from Amnesty International’s campaigns…

March 9, 2026

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Lebanon: Israeli Military’s Overly Broad Mass Evacuation Orders are Sowing Panic and Fueling Humanitarian Suffering

In the 24 hours since the mass evacuation order for Beirut’s southern suburbs, the Israeli military has carried out repeated…

March 6, 2026

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Civilians Must Be Protected in the Middle East

As the conflict in the Middle East intensifies, Amnesty is gathering evidence, documenting reports of civilian harm, and assessing the…

March 5, 2026

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Urgent Call to Protect Civilians and Respect International Law Amid Escalating Regional Conflict Following U.S. and Israeli Attacks on Iran

Amnesty International is issuing an urgent call on all parties to protect civilians, adhere to international humanitarian law, in particular by…

March 3, 2026

Tents housing displaced Palestinian families are erected between the rubble of homes and businesses destroyed by the Israeli military, in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood of Gaza City on February 20, 2026.
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Help Block the Bombs with This Lifesaving Bill

This genocide in Gaza has not stopped, and we must keep up the pressure on the U.S. government to stop…

February 20, 2026

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Congress Must Co-Sponsor the Block the Bombs Act

Amnesty recommends Congress urgently co-sponsor H.R. 3565, the Block the Bombs Act.

February 10, 2026

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Israel/OPT: Older People in Gaza Suffering Overlooked Health Crisis Amid Israel’s Ongoing Blockade of Aid and Medicines

In Gaza, older people are enduring an unprecedented physical and mental health collapse.

February 5, 2026