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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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
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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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ACRI in the News: September – October 2012
November 1, 2012
Defending the Rights of Bedouin in the Negev The Bedouin of the Negev – October 1, 2012 (Jerusalem Post) (Op-Ed … 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
Legal Work
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High Court Accepts ACRI Petition on Segregated West Bank Road
October 22, 2009
ACRI: Ruling is a victory for tens of thousands of local residents, but stops short of banning separation regime JERUSALEM … Read more
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Following ACRI Petitions, Separation Barrier Ordered Rerouted
September 9, 2009
Decision will return thousands of dunams of Palestinian agricultural land to the Palestinian side, remove impediments to access In a … Read more
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High Court rule on Ni’ilin Sets Human Rights As Prime Consideration
July 1, 2009
Court rules against IDF’s Judge Advocate General’s “extremely unreasonable” decision to charge a commander and soldier who had shot a … Read more
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Demanding Access to Land for Palestinian Villagers in the Seam Zone
June 21, 2009
Obligating the villagers to obtain special and provisional permits from the IDF to access their own lands turns their human … Read more
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Legal Intervention Concerning Situation at Qalandiya Checkpoint
June 16, 2009
for pdf version click here 7 June 2009 To: Ehud Barak, Minister of Defense Yitzhak Aharonovitch, Ministry of Internal Security … Read more
In the Knesset
Publications
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Route 443: Fact Sheet and Timeline
May 25, 2010
Introduction Route 443 is a major thoroughfare in the Occupied Territories, connecting Ramallah to the Palestinian villages to its west. … Read more
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State of Human Rights Report 2008
December 7, 2008
ACRI Gauges Israel’s Realization of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 60th Anniversary of its Adoption The full version … Read more
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Human Rights in the Occupied Territories – An Overview
December 18, 2007
June 2009 marked the 42nd anniversary of Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. During this entire … Read more