Israel says it is fighting against Hamas, not Palestinians as a group. But two of Israel’s best-known rights groups — long critical of Israeli policy — now say they disagree.
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International Condemnations of Killings Near Gaza Aid Convoy Multiply
The British foreign secretary and the governments of India, South Africa and Brazil were among those denouncing the melee surrounding an aid convoy in northern Gaza that left scores of Palestinians dead.
Vivian Silver, Canadian-Israeli Activist, Confirmed Killed in Hamas Attack
Vivian Silver, 74, a Canadian Israeli, was believed to have been abducted on Oct. 7 but was killed in the initial attacks that day, her son said.
U.N. Investigator Accuses Israel of Apartheid, Citing Permanence of Occupation
Strongly denied by Israel and its supporters, the claim is the first time that a U.N.-appointed rapporteur has accused Israel of apartheid in such an unequivocal way.
As Violence Rises in the West Bank, Settler Attacks Raise Alarm
Attacks by settlers and Palestinians have both reached a five-year high. But unlike Palestinian suspects, violent settlers are rarely prosecuted.
Israeli Commanders Disciplined in Death of Palestinian-American Man
Three Israeli military commanders have been reprimanded and reassigned after an investigation into the death of a 78-year-old man after he was detained.
Israel Captures 4 of 6 Palestinian Fugitives Who Escaped Prison
The escape on Monday was seen as a rare humiliation of Israel’s security establishment, and was celebrated by Palestinians. The other two inmates were still at large on Saturday.
Rights Group Hits Israel With Explosive Charge: Apartheid
Human Rights Watch is the latest watchdog to accuse Israel of perpetuating a version of the racist legal system that once governed South Africa. Israel says the charge is baseless.
Hague Prosecutor Ready to Investigate Israel, if Assured of Jurisdiction
Palestinians welcomed the announcement, while Israeli officials erupted in anger.
A Look at the West Bank Area Netanyahu Vowed to Annex
The Jordan Valley and northern Dead Sea are considered strategically vital zones by Israel for security. If Israel annexed them, it would encircle any future Palestinian state in the West Bank.