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Damning evidence of war crimes as Israeli attacks wipe out entire families in Gaza

As Israeli forces continue to intensify their cataclysmic assault on the occupied Gaza Strip, Amnesty International has documented unlawful Israeli…

October 20, 2023

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Biden Disappoints in Visit to Israel, Fails to De-escalate Violence and Protect Human Rights

In response to President Biden’s trip to Israel and his comments this morning, Paul O’Brien, Executive Director of Amnesty International…

October 18, 2023

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On President Biden’s Urgent Trip to Israel, Amnesty International USA Executive Director, Paul O’Brien, Calls to De-escalate Violence, Protect Human Rights

“The U.S. government has a moral obligation and a responsibility in this conflict to urgently ensure the protection of all…

October 17, 2023

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Israel/OPT: Appalling Gaza “Evacuation Order” Must Be Rescinded By Israel Immediately

The Israeli army’s order to people in northern Gaza and Gaza City to “evacuate” to the south of the Gaza…

October 13, 2023

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Israel/OPT: Israel must lift illegal and inhumane blockade on Gaza as power plant runs out of fuel

The shutdown of Gaza’s only power plant will exacerbate an already desperate humanitarian crisis for more than 2.2 million people…

October 12, 2023

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Palestinian armed groups must be held accountable for deliberate civilian killings, abductions and indiscriminate attacks 

Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups flagrantly violated international law and displayed a chilling disregard for human life by carrying out cruel…

October 12, 2023

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Automated Apartheid: How Facial Recognition Fragments, Segregates and Controls Palestinians in the OPT

Amnesty International explored how Israeli authorities used facial recognition technology to support their continued domination and oppression of Palestinians.

May 2, 2023

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Israel/Opt: Israeli Authorities Are Using Facial Recognition Technology To Entrench Apartheid

The Israeli authorities are using an experimental facial recognition system known as Red Wolf to track Palestinians and automate harsh…

May 1, 2023

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200K people demand an end to apartheid against Palestinians

Amnesty calls on Israel to put an end to the demolition of Palestinian homes as a first step towards dismantling…

March 21, 2023

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Impunity Reigns for Perpetrators of Settler Violence in Israel

Following the Israeli authorities’ release last night of six Israeli settlers suspected of involvement in Sunday’s attacks against Palestinians in Nablus…

March 3, 2023

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Israel/Opt: Palestinian Lives In Peril As Israel Reinforces Apartheid      

Israeli authorities must dismantle the system of apartheid which is causing so much suffering and bloodshed, Amnesty International said today.…

February 2, 2023

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Solidarity with Palestinians Means Ending All Support for Apartheid

On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Amnesty International reiterates its call for global action to end…

November 29, 2022