Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

Newsletter
13 Jan, 2021

Gaza’s Tragic Present and Uncertain Future

Ramadan under Siege, Medical Evacuations and Persistent Shortfalls in Gaza

Aid pledges and ceasefire provisions envisaged 600 trucks daily, yet actual deliveries remain far below the target, forcing families to rely on soup kitchens and…

19 February, 2026

Trump’s Board of Peace, Gaza Reconstruction, and Geopolitical Fault Lines

The presence of controversial actors and the board’s semi-official status complicate coordination with UN-led mechanisms and risk fragmenting relief governance unless transparent standards and human-rights…

19 February, 2026

Gaza Ceasefire Violations, Shelling, Arrests, and a Fragile Return to Rafah

The human-rights imperative remains the protection of civilians, unimpeded humanitarian access and accountability for unlawful attacks and forced displacements.

18 February, 2026

Gaza Aid Flow, Constricted and Fragile

Restrictions on movement and inconsistent crossings imperil civilians’ right to life and humanitarian assistance, complicating protection needs during a fragile ceasefire.

17 February, 2026

Rafah Crossing Update

The crossing was notably closed on both Friday and Saturday, highlighting the inconsistent access. In the week following the partial reopening, local Gaza authorities reported…

12 February, 2026

Gaza Death Toll and Injuries

More than 580 individuals have lost their lives, and over 1,550 have been injured since the start of the so-called truce in October, as reported…

12 February, 2026

Medical Evacuations Amid Conflict and Blockade

Israeli media indicated plans to permit approximately 150 Palestinians to leave Gaza daily, prioritizing patients, alongside companions, through the Rafah crossing.

9 February, 2026

Al Jazeera Forum: Navigating the Complexities of Human Rights, Accountability & International Law

Discussions included the role of the ICC prosecutor and the importance of consistent enforcement to avoid perceptions of selective justice. Despite challenges, international law was…

8 February, 2026

Gaza, Dire and Protracted, Sees Children Disproportionately Affected by Shortages

More than one million people still require urgent shelter assistance, and over 90% of schools have been damaged or destroyed, UNICEF reports.

4 February, 2026

Gaza, Israel and tine NGOs

Médecins Sans Frontières refused to hand over staff lists to Israeli authorities, citing protection of personnel in the occupied territories.

1 February, 2026

Gaza Stabilisation at a Crossroads, UN Warns of Renewed Violence and Massive Humanitarian Need

Ceasefire consolidation will depend on security arrangements, crossings management, and rapid scale‑up of humanitarian logistics; failure risks renewed hostilities.

29 January, 2026

Gaza, Rights and Reconstruction Deferred

Rafah, on Gaza’s southern border with Egypt, is a vital artery for humanitarian aid; its restricted operation will provide scant relief for a population enduring…

28 January, 2026