Category: In the Media

  • Human Rights Watch decries Israel’s use of white phosphorus in report

    Human Rights Watch Rain of Fire: Israel’s Unlawful Use of White Phosphorus in Gaza Download the entire report (.pdf / 6mb) Summary This report documents Israel’s extensive use of white phosphorus munitions during its 22-day military operations in Gaza, from December 27, 2008 to January 18, 2009, named Operation Cast Lead. Based on in-depth investigations…

  • EU urges Israel to suspend East Jerusalem evictions

    EU business 23 March 2009 The European Union on Monday called on Israel to suspend eviction notices sent to Palestinian families in East Jerusalem, saying they further threaten the chances of peace. “The EU is deeply concerned by the issuing of eviction notices to the al-Rawi and Hanoun families in East Jerusalem,” the EU’s Czech…

  • Guardian investigation uncovers evidence of alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza

    Clancy Chassay and Julian Borger | The Guardian 23 March 2009 Palestinians claim children were used as human shields and hospitals targeted during 23-day conflict Video | Palestinian brothers: used as human shields in Gaza The Guardian has compiled detailed evidence of alleged war crimes committed by Israel during the 23-day offensive against Gaza earlier…