International Humanitarian Law
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Through the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) program, ACRI aims to raise public awareness to the harsh implications of harming a civilian population in the course of armed combat, and of the military’s obligation to prevent such injuries.
ACRI offers IHL educational workshops to social activists, students, educators, youth movement counselors, and students at pre-military academies. The overriding objective is to deepen the participants’ knowledge of IHL, and to provide opportunities for discussion and for developing their positions on the issues involved.
In addition, ACRI regularly organizes public events on human rights and IHL – seminars, conferences, lectures, films, and artistic activities conducted in Hebrew and Arabic.
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Defending the Border is Not a Licence to Kill.
May 15, 2018
In response to today’s events in Gaza, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel asserts – defending the border is … Read more
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ACRI in the News
August 6, 2013
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel stands at the forefront of protecting human rights in Israel and the OPT. … Read more
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Human rights groups urge Israel to participate in UN review
January 30, 2013
Statement by Israeli human rights groups on Israel’s decision not to attend the Universal Periodic Review session at the UN … Read more
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ACRI’s State of Human Rights Report 2012
December 16, 2012
ACRI’s 2012 Situation Report examines the current state of human rights in Israel and in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: house … Read more
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Possible Implications of the Recognition of Palestinian Statehood – Q&A
November 28, 2012
The Chairman of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, recently announced that on 29 November he intends to turn to the … Read more
In the Knesset
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Draconian “Infiltration Law” Passes Final Reading
January 10, 2012
Yesterday (9 January 2012), late at night, the Knesset plenum has passed the “Law to Prevent Infiltration” in its final … Read more
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Historic Legislation Paves Way to a Mine-Free Israel
March 15, 2011
“Last year, when 12-year-old landmine survivor Daniel Yuval said he wanted to do something to rid Israel of landmines, even … Read more
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HR Organizations: Establish Independent Inquiry into Cast Lead
January 26, 2010
One year after the war in Gaza and before the UN will debate the Goldstone report, organizations urge Prime Minister … Read more
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Response to the Attorney-General’s Refusal Concerning a Gaza Probe
April 23, 2009
PDF Version 19 March 2009 S/18854 Mr. Meni Mazuz Attorney General Urgent: Re: Mechanism to Investigate Harm to Gaza Civilians: … Read more
Legal Work
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Khirbat Zanuta Petition – Still No Solution
July 30, 2012
Court gives parties 30 days to submit additional responses; State must offer a solution for the village residents; petitioners must … Read more
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Tomorrow High Court Will Decide Fate of Khirbat Zanuta Residents
July 29, 2012
Tomorrow (30 July 2012), the Israeli High Court will hear the petition of the residents of Khirbat Zanuta and the … Read more
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Cancelling Demolition Orders in Area C Village (Khirbat Zanuta Petition)
July 22, 2012
Summary The High Court ruled on 27.9.2017 to erase ACRI’s petition from 2007 against demolitions in the village of Khirbat Zanuta … Read more
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“Attempting to Distinguish Settlements from Outposts Creates a False Distinction”
April 22, 2012
Attorney Tamar Feldman, Director of ACRI’s Human Rights in the Occupied Territories Department, sent a letter on Thursday (19.4.12) to … Read more
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High Court Rules on Petition Against “Hot Returns” of Asylum Seekers
July 10, 2011
On Thursday, 7 July 2011, the High Court of Justice gave its ruling on the petition against the “Hot Returns … Read more
Publications
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ACRI’s State of Human Rights Report 2012
December 16, 2012
ACRI’s 2012 Situation Report examines the current state of human rights in Israel and in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: house … Read more
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ACRI Letter to International Fact-Finding Mission on Israeli Settlements
September 28, 2012
Yesterday (27 September 2012), ACRI sent a letter to the Secretariat of the International Fact-Finding Mission on Israeli Settlements in … Read more
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What’s the Difference? Illegal Outposts, Palestinian Towns in Area C, and Unrecognized Villages in the Negev
March 26, 2012
In recent months, there has been an ongoing public debate in Israel regarding the demolition of houses that were built … Read more
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State of Human Rights Report 2011: Far from Sight, Liberty in Israel Is Diminishing
December 8, 2011
To mark International Human Rights Day, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) is publishing its annual report on … Read more
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ACRI’s 2008 Annual Report
April 7, 2009
Presenting ACRI’s legal, educational and public outreach work, the Annual Report brings personal stories and highlights the orgnization’s activities To … Read more
Media
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International Mine Awareness Day: Israel Uses Unsafe Removal Methods
April 4, 2011
On International Day for Mine Awareness (April 4), the Mine-Free Israel Coalition and UN experts warn that methods currently applied … Read more
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“Goldstone’s Statements Support Our Consistent Position”
April 4, 2011
Israeli Human Rights Organizations: The recent statements by Richard Goldstone support the consistent position we have been upholding since the … Read more
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HR Organizations: Establish Independent Inquiry into Cast Lead
January 26, 2010
One year after the war in Gaza and before the UN will debate the Goldstone report, organizations urge Prime Minister … Read more
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Israeli Human Rights Groups Respond to Goldstone Report
September 15, 2009
ACRI and partners call on Israel to investigate its conduct during Operation Cast Lead in Gaza With the publication of … Read more
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OPT: Resources on Right to Life and Bodily Integrity
June 24, 2009
High Court rule on Ni’ilin Sets Human Rights As Prime Consideration, July 2009 Demanding Suspension of IDF Commanders Virob and … Read more
Policy Advocacy
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Civilians Must Not Be Harmed – in Israel and in Gaza
November 20, 2012
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) expresses its deepest sorrow following the severe consequences of the firing of … Read more
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“Approving Levy Committee’s recommendations is admitting inexistence of rule of law in West Bank”
October 17, 2012
Following reports of the Prime Minister’s intention to bring the Levy Committee’s recommendations for government approval, ACRI states: “Approving the … Read more
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Israeli Rights Groups Condemn State Sanctions against Gaza Civilians
September 20, 2007
JERUSALEM – September 20, 2007 – A coalition of nine human rights organizations warn that yesterday’‘s cabinet decision to limit … Read more
