Gaza Strip
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The Gaza Strip is controlled by Hamas while access between Gaza and Israel is under the control of the IDF. Despite the civilian population’s protection under International Law, the residents of Gaza are continually denied their most basic human rights, and inadvertently placed at the heart of armed conflict.
ACRI seeks first and foremost to safeguard the fundamental human rights of the civilians living within the Gaza strip. To this end, ACRI utilizes legal maneuvers and public advocacy in order to promote the human rights of the civilian population against the Israeli military by supporting independent investigations in instances where civilians have been harmed by violations of international law, to oppose the continued social and economic stress placed on Gaza through restrictions on the movement of goods and people for the purpose of employment, to defend the rights of demonstrators and activists working towards public awareness and the promotion of human rights, and to attempt to hold Hamas accountable for human rights violations.
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Human Rights Organizations Petition High Court against Shooting along Gaza Border
May 25, 2018
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Take the Finger off the Trigger
May 15, 2018
17 Human Rights and Civil Society Organizations Call on Israel to efrain from the use of lethal force against unarmed civilians
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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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Policy of offensive strikes in Gaza during Operation Protective Edge
December 6, 2015
On 28 August 2015 ACRI wrote to the Attorney General demanding a response regarding the policy of offensive strikes in … Read more
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Banning the Screening of “Shivering in Gaza” is a Violation of Free Speech
July 20, 2015
The municipalities of Sderot and Be’er Sheva have surrendered to political pressure and prevented the screening of a movie that … Read more
Legal Work
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High Court of Justice Refuses to Intervene in Lack of Protection for Bedouin Villages
July 20, 2014
The High Court of Justice handed down this afternoon (20.07.2014) a partial judgment on the petition for the provision of … Read more
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ACRI to Government Press Office: “Retract Warning to Foreign Journalists Boarding Flotilla to Gaza”
June 27, 2011
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) urged the Director of the Israeli Government Press Office to retract statements … Read more
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ACRI Testifies before Turkel Commission
April 12, 2011
On 11 April 2011, the Turkel Commission was presented with expert testimonies by ACRI and other Israeli human rights organizations, … Read more
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Petition: Stop Expulsion of Palestinians from West Bank to Gaza
June 6, 2010
Today, 25.5.10, Hamoked – Center for the Defence of the Individual served a petition to the HCJ, along with 15 … Read more
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ACRI to A-G: Drop Charges Against Gaza War Demonstrators
June 23, 2009
Indictments were hastily filed against six demonstrators who participated in a peaceful protest in Beersheva. ACRI intervened before Israel’s Attorney-General, … Read more
In the Knesset
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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
Publications
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New Turkel Report points to serious deficiencies in military investigations
February 10, 2013
The Turkel Commission was appointed following the Marmara flotilla affair in 2010 to investigate the legality of the actions of … 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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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 Publications 2006-2010
October 27, 2010
ACRI’s Shadow Report regarding Israel’s Third Periodic Review by the Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, October 2010 “Unsafe … Read more
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Resources: Gaza Under Siege and the Aftermath of Operation Cast Lead
June 24, 2009
Resources: Gaza Under Siege and the Aftermath of Operation Cast Lead ACRI Admonishes Flotilla Takeover and Outcome, Calls for Investigation, … Read more
Media
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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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Human Rights Groups Respond to Results of IDF Probe into Gaza Killings
April 23, 2009
Military concludes civilian deaths were ‘rare mishaps’; ACRI calls for independent investigation. Military investigation results published April 22 refer to … Read more
Policy Advocacy
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Banning the Screening of “Shivering in Gaza” is a Violation of Free Speech
July 20, 2015
The municipalities of Sderot and Be’er Sheva have surrendered to political pressure and prevented the screening of a movie that … Read more
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Hannibal Protocol – Endangering the Lives of Soldiers and Civilians
February 15, 2015
Following multiple reports of the implementation of the IDF’s “Hannibal Protocol” during the kidnapping of Second Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, ACRI … Read more
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IDF’s Hannibal Protocol – Endangering the Lives of Kidnapped Soldiers and Civilians
August 11, 2014
Following multiple reports of the implementation of the IDF’s “Hannibal Protocol” during the kidnapping of Second Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, … Read more
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Prevent the Collapse of Essential Infrastructure in the Gaza Strip
July 23, 2014
Amnesty International – Bimkom – Gisha – ACRI – The Public Committee against Torture in Israel – Center for the Defence … Read more
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Concerns about Violations of International Law in Operation Protective Edge
July 21, 2014
B’tselem – Gisha – The Association for Civil Rights in Israel – The Public Committee against Torture in Israel … Read more
