Friday, July 3, 2009

Lift the closure on Gaza
Israeli human rights organizations release online film called "Lift the closure - give life a chance" to mark two years of Israeli closure on the Gaza Strip.

Bring violent settler to justice
The indictment against Ze'ev Braude, who was filmed shooting at three Palestinians in Hebron last year, is to be withdrawn following a Supreme Court order that the state reveal privileged evidence in the case.

Soldiers arrested on suspicion of abuse at 'Ein Gedi checkpoint
On 17 June, two soldiers were arrested on suspicion that they severely abused Palestinian youths at 'Ein Gedi checkpoint, in a case investigated by B'Tselem.

Prohibit use of live ammunition to disperse demonstrators
B'Tselem reiterates its demand to prohibit use of live ammunition to disperse demonstrators. Renewed use of 0.22 bullets has recently led to the kiling of two persons.

EU must link upgrade with Israel to protection of human rights
Israeli human rights organizations call upon the EU to link the upgrade of its relations with Israel to respect for human rights and the rule of law, in light of the 9th EU-Israel Association Council meeting held this week.

Susiya settler attack investigation closed
On 8 June '08, four settlers were filmed clubbing Palestinian shepherds near Susiya. Recently, the Hebron police closed the investigation into the case on grounds of "offender unknown".

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