Freedom of Movement
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One of the basic rights most consistently infringed upon in the Occupied Territories is freedom of movement, especially since construction of the Separation Barrier. As a result of the Separation Barrier, whole communities have been isolated and travel has become contingent upon access to checkpoints maintained by the IDF. This restriction of movement affects access to schools, hospitals, family members, and employment while only further solidifying the distinction between Israeli citizens and those living under the Occupation.
ACRI utilizes the courts to ensure accountability at border crossings in order to protect the dignity of the Palestinians that rely on them and to oppose the construction of new roadblocks. ACRI also advocates within the legal system on behalf of Palestinian activists and human rights defenders to oppose bans on travel outside of the territories based on their status as activists, particularly when the information used to defend such a decision by the State is undisclosed.
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ACRI Petition to Open Hebron Stairway for Palestinian Access
April 22, 2018
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel submitted a petition to the High Court of Justice (HCJ 3043/18) on 16 … Read more
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One Rule, Two Legal Systems: Israel’s Regime of Laws in the West Bank
November 24, 2014
A New Report from the Association for Civil Rights in Israel One Rule, Two Legal Systems: Israel’s Regime … Read more
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Knesset Roundup | January 21
January 21, 2014
To receive the Knesset Roundup directly to your email, click … Read more
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Stop Firing Rubber Bullets at West Bank Protesters, ACRI and B’Tselem Urge Israel
August 2, 2013
The Israel Defense Forces must end its use of rubber bullets as a means to disperse demonstrations in the occupied … Read more
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ACRI in the News: January – February 2013
March 14, 2013
ACRI Op-Eds Dostoyevsky In The West Bank – January 31, 2013 (The Daily Beast) by Liza Rozovsky, ACRI … Read more
Legal Work
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ACRI Petition to Open Hebron Stairway for Palestinian Access
April 22, 2018
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel submitted a petition to the High Court of Justice (HCJ 3043/18) on 16 … Read more
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Ahead of President Obama’s Visit: Recent Human Rights Developments in the West Bank and East Jerusalem
March 12, 2013
The effects of the occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem have wide-ranging consequences for the civilian Palestinian … Read more
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Movement Restrictions in Jordan Valley to Be Lifted Following Repeated Demands by ACRI
October 15, 2012
The Israeli military decided to remove the restrictions on movement between the Jordan Valley and the rest of the West … Read more
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Ras Khamis Checkpoint in East Jerusalem Sealed Off
September 19, 2012
The Ras Khamis Checkpoint, used daily by Palestinian residents of Jerusalem living in the area cut off by the Separation … Read more
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Closure of Ras Khamis Checkpoint Breaches State Promises
March 14, 2012
In the past few days, the Ras Khamis Checkpoint in north Jerusalem has been plastered with signs announcing its upcoming … Read more
In the Knesset
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State Announces West Bank Route 443 to Remain Segregated Till May 2010
August 12, 2009
Palestinian residents of the West Bank have been prohibited from driving on Route 443, a main thoroughfare for some 160,000 … Read more
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Intervention Warns of Deteriorating Situation at Qalandiya Checkpoint
June 16, 2009
Deteriorating conditions include new regulations demanding passengers exit vehicles and proceed on foot to the other side of the checkpoint. … Read more
Publications
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One Rule, Two Legal Systems: Israel’s Regime of Laws in the West Bank
November 24, 2014
A New Report from the Association for Civil Rights in Israel One Rule, Two Legal Systems: Israel’s Regime … Read more
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Ahead of President Obama’s Visit: Recent Human Rights Developments in the West Bank and East Jerusalem
March 12, 2013
The effects of the occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem have wide-ranging consequences for the civilian Palestinian … 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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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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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
Media
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The lllusion of Rule of Law on Route 443
May 25, 2010
ACRI’s position on the IDF’s plan for Palestinian traffic, following the High Court ruling The following statement was released at … Read more
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Rights Groups Challenge Military Order against West Bank Infiltrators
April 13, 2010
The new order: an Israeli demand that all residents of the West Bank including those who were born there 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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Verdict in Muhammad Amirah Case: No Obligation to Obey Illegal Orders from Soldiers
November 4, 2012
On October 18, 2012, the Military Court in Ofer acquitted Muhammad Amirah, an activist in the Popular Committee of the … Read more
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Ras Khamis Checkpoint in East Jerusalem Sealed Off
September 19, 2012
The Ras Khamis Checkpoint, used daily by Palestinian residents of Jerusalem living in the area cut off by the Separation … Read more
Knesset Roundup
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Knesset Roundup | January 21
January 21, 2014
To receive the Knesset Roundup directly to your email, click … Read more