Israel

Israel: Investigate Killings During Border Protests

On: May 20, 2011

In: Free Expression, Freedom of Association, Israel, Israel and the Occupied Territories, Middle East/N. Africa, Nakhba, Peace and Justice, Police Brutality, Press release, Refugees

Israel should conduct prompt, thorough, and independent criminal investigations into the killings of protesters by military forces on May 15, 2011. Fourteen people were killed during demonstrations in southern Leb…Continue Reading

A Matter of Civil Rights

On: April 15, 2011

In: Commentary, Israel, Israel and the Occupied Territories, Middle East/N. Africa, Racism and Discrimination, settlements

Israeli President Shimon Peres visited Washington earlier this month, hot on the heels of an announcement that Israeli authorities had approved yet more housing units for Jewish settlers in the West Bank. In a wee…Continue Reading