- LPHR Child Rights Bulletin for the period 1 September – 15 November 202125th November 2021
- LPHR statement on outcome of its OECD complaint: JCB found in human rights breach of the OECD Guidelines after investigation into material use of its products to illegally demolish Palestinian homes; UK Government body criticises British manufacturer for its inaction and requires it to address human rights impacts12th November 2021
- UK charities’ statement: Israeli Government’s attacks on six Palestinian civil society groups must be resisted26th October 2021
- LPHR Child Rights Bulletin for the period 1 June – 31 August 202115th September 2021
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LPHR Urgent Actions
- LPHR, Amnesty International UK, War on Want request the UK government respond to reported human rights violations in context of mass arrests26th May 2021
- Urging the UK government to call for the immediate end of widespread attacks on homes in Gaza and to ensure accountability against those responsible19th May 2021
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- No warrant required to enter Palestinian homes in the West Bank but warrants required to enter settlers’ homes, Israeli High Court confirms23rd December 2021
On 1 September 2021, the Israeli High Court of Justice (IHCJ) confirmed that Israeli soldiers can enter and search Palestinian homes in the West Bank without a judicial warrant, whereas warrants are needed to search the homes of Israeli settlers living in the West Bank. The decision followed a petition by Israeli human rights organisations and Palestinian individuals seeking to limit the military’s wide power to enter and search Palestinian homes without a warrant. The decision was reported by Military Court Watch.
- Raising arbitrary student detention at the United Nations: Fobzu’s interview with LPHR14th October 2021
In August, our colleagues at the UK charity, Friends of Birzeit University (Fobzu), conducted an in-depth interview with LPHR’s Aleisha Ebrahimi, following the significant decision of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention that three female Birzeit University students are being unlawfully arbitrarily detained. The illuminating interview is republished below with Fobzu’s kind permission. (more…)
- Use of force against Palestinian demonstrators and medical personnel16th June 2021
In the context of the imminent illegal dispossession and forcible transfer of Palestinian families in Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan, occupied East Jerusalem, it has been documented that Israel’s forces have been using excessive force against peaceful Palestinian demonstrators and also targeted Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) personnel. This blog explores the applicable legal framework and consequences. (more…)
- Gaza Electricity Crisis Deepens Further Amidst Military Action20th May 2021
The Al Mezan Centre for Human Rights has reported that the Gaza Strip is currently suffering from a 76% deficit in electrical supplies due to the ongoing military action in Gaza by Israel’s forces, which has been codenamed ‘Operation Guardian of the Walls’.
The available power supply in the Gaza Strip as of 19 May stands at around 107mw, which is significantly lower than the estimated 400MW that is required to meet the needs of the area. The adverse impacts are multifaceted. For example, due to lack of power supply, three main seawater desalination plants providing services for more than 400,000 people have suspended operation and more than 100,000 cubic metres of untreated or partially treated wastewater are being discharged to the sea daily.
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