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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 in Gaza, the report concludes that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) repeatedly exploded white phosphorus munitions in the air over populated…

March 25, 2009

Another two children killed by Israeli explosive in the Gaza Strip

Mohammed Hiji and Ahmed Ishnayawra, both 14 years old according to medical sources, were killed in Zaytoun neighborhood of Gaza city, on Saturday 21st of March by what is suspected to be Israeli ordinance, left unexploded after January’s invasion. Mohammed was in the store, where he was working to support his family, as his father is handicapped as a result of an accident that caused him the loss of his right hand. Ahmed brought the object…

March 24, 2009

Jerusalem Capital of Arab Culture events continue despite ban and heavy police repression in occupied East Jerusalem

On the 21st of March, organizers kicked-off the Jerusalem Capital of Arab Culture festival despite an official ban and heavy police repression by the Israeli Authorities. The festival, which is supposed to continue through 2009, has been banned in occupied East Jerusalem. Organizers were determined to defy the ban in order to celebrate Palestinian heritage in the city. 20 participants were arrested for taking part in the activities, and dozens more detained. Israeli police and soldiers…

March 24, 2009