Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

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13 Jan, 2021

Israel Attacks

Ain el-Hilweh’s Day of Mourning

The explosion came on the heels of another Israeli attack, this one by drone, that killed a man in Bint Jbeil. That incident drew less…

19 November, 2025

A Dangerous Near Miss on the Blue Line

According to the mission, shells struck the ground roughly five metres from the blue helmets, forcing them to dive for cover among the rocks and…

17 November, 2025

Pressure Mounts to Lift Gaza Blockade

Activists argue that these flotillas fill a gap left by international inaction, yet they expose participants to serious risks, including interception and violence, tragically highlighted…

11 September, 2025

Gaza Ceasefire Deal Amid Tensions Following Israeli Attack on Doha

However, hopes for a swift resolution have been overshadowed by the recent Israeli attack on Doha, which has heightened tensions and cast doubt on the…

10 September, 2025

Israel’s Strike on Hamas in Qatar Raises Regional Fears

The international response was swift and severe. Britain, France, Germany, and other EU nations condemned the airstrikes on Doha. French President Emmanuel Macron labelled the…

10 September, 2025

Lebanon/Cross-Border Strikes Intensify as UN Peacekeepers Targeted

The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reported that the attacks resulted in at least five fatalities. Among the dead was a Syrian labourer, who was…

4 September, 2025

Israel at a Crossroads

On Wednesday, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a figure firmly aligned with the far right, unveiled a contentious plan to annex some 82 per cent of…

4 September, 2025

Preparing for a Prolonged War

Reservists are expected to bolster Israel’s presence along its northern frontiers with Lebanon and Syria, as well as in the occupied West Bank. Their deployment…

2 September, 2025

UN Rights Staff Accuse Leadership of Genocide Silence

The episode exposes a growing rift within the UN’s human rights machinery—between a leadership wary of politicizing legal terms and staff who believe neutrality in…

31 August, 2025

Olmert Draws Stark Parallels Between Israel’s ‘Humanitarian City’ Plan and Concentration Camp

Presented by Israeli authorities as a way to manage the displaced population amid ongoing conflict and blockade, the “humanitarian city” has been widely criticised as…

17 July, 2025

UN Security Council Convenes Amid Growing Humanitarian Emergency in Gaza

Delegates called on Israel to lift restrictions not only on food but also on vital supplies like fuel and water. Many accused Israel of violating…

17 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