Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

Newsletter
13 Jan, 2021

Gaza War & Ceasefire

Cairo pushes, Doha mediates, Jerusalem stays silent

Hamas, for its part, has insisted that any agreement must include a commitment to a permanent ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal—terms that Israel has, so far,…

21 August, 2025

A Tentative Step Towards De-escalation

Though fragile, this indirect negotiation signals a cautious opening toward ending a brutal conflict that has shaken the region.

20 August, 2025

Diplomatic maneuvers advance Gaza ceasefire prospects

The announcement follows a meeting between Qatar’s Prime Minister and Egypt’s President, underscoring regional efforts to broker peace.

19 August, 2025

Escalating Hunger and Violence Leave Gaza’s Civilians Trapped Between Airstrikes and Aid Traps

Since GHF began operations in May, at least 851 Palestinians have died while trying to access food, according to local figures. The UN estimates the…

17 July, 2025

Ceasefire Hopes Rise Amid Ongoing Talks

The United States is supporting a 60-day truce plan that includes the gradual release of hostages, partial withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and continued…

15 July, 2025

Rising Casualties and Humanitarian Strain in Gaza

Since the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) started operating in May, at least 833 Palestinians have died while waiting in food queues. An investigation by two…

14 July, 2025

Gaza Faces Mounting Casualties and Worsening Water Shortages

The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor has called for the criminal prosecution of US President Donald Trump, accusing him of complicity in genocide due to his…

13 July, 2025

Karachi Startup Brings Hope to Gaza’s Growing Number of Child Amputees

UNICEF estimates that between 3,000 and 4,000 children have undergone one or more limb amputations, making Gaza the region with the highest rate of child…

13 July, 2025

Crackdown on Protesters Supporting Palestine Action

Defend Our Juries, a campaign group that had announced plans to hold rallies in several UK cities “to defy” the ban, criticised the police response

13 July, 2025

Death Toll Rises in Gaza as Aid Dwindles and Airstrikes Intensify

In a statement to Al Jazeera on Wednesday, senior Hamas official Taher al-Nunu said the group had agreed to release 10 prisoners in an effort…

10 July, 2025

Heavy Toll in Gaza as Strikes and Aid Efforts Continue

At least 70 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across the enclave since dawn on Sunday, with 42 of the deaths occurring in Gaza…

7 July, 2025

Gaza’s Grim Toll Deepens Amid Ceasefire Hopes

In Doha, Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman, Majed al-Ansari, said a “window of opportunity” had opened following the Iran-Israel ceasefire. He added that Doha, along with…

29 June, 2025