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State Department Office Finds “Hundreds” of Possible Israeli Rights Violations
The State Department has a bespoke process for probes into Israel that is deferential to its military.
Israeli Lawyer Resigns for Leaking Video of Sexual Abuse of Palestinian Prisoner
The arrest of the guards in the video launched protests from far right Israeli groups last year.
US Urged to End Arms Sales to UAE as It Backs Genocidal Paramilitary in Sudan
The US has provided the UAE with billions of dollars’ worth of weapons, even as it’s funneled weapons into Sudan.
460 Killed in Horrific Massacre in Sudan Hospital, WHO Says, Amid RSF Takeover
Rapid Support Forces fighters stormed the hospital and killed everyone inside, Sudan Doctors Network said.
Israel Kills 104 in Gaza Ceasefire Violation After Accusing Hamas of Killing Soldier
The barrage of airstrikes killed at least 46 children, Gaza health officials reported.
UN Human Rights Office Warns Israeli Settler Violence in West Bank Is “Surging”
The Trump administration insisted last week that it would not allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank.
Biden Admin Discarded Internal Finding That Israel Killed Journalist on Purpose
Col. Steve Gabavics says his boss suppressed evidence that Israeli soldiers intentionally killed Shireen Abu Akleh.
740 Palestinians in Gaza Have Died Waiting for Medical Evacuation, WHO Says
There are still 15,600 Palestinians, many with conditions like cancer, awaiting a medical evacuation, officials say.
Israel and US Scorn ICJ Ruling Against Starving Civilians as Method of Warfare
The World Court says Israel has a duty as the occupying power to cooperate with UN relief efforts, not impede them.
Israel Slams ICJ Ruling to Allow UN Aid Into Gaza and Says It Won’t Comply
For the ceasefire to succeed, aid groups must have unrestricted access to Gaza, says UNRWA spokesperson Tamara Alrifai.