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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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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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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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