Use of Force
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As a result of the ongoing occupation, the Palestinian population constantly find themselves under the threat of military force.
ACRI’s primary objective with regards to the use of force within the Occupied Territories is accountability. As more exposure continues to be given to the military operations in the Occupied Territories, and the insufficient, internal means of oversight, ACRI continues to promote the use of independent reviews for cases of international human rights law violations. ACRI also focuses on the inequalities in periods of arrest and the right to due process afforded Palestinian residents within the Occupied Territories, particularly regarding minors. ACRI calls upon the Israeli leadership to enforce the law equally and without prejudice within the Occupied Territories.
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The Rights of Minors during Detention, Arrest and Interrogation in the OPT
April 19, 2015
The purpose of this handbook is to clarify for Palestinian minors and their parents what their rights are in the … 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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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
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Human Rights NGOs: Immediate Action Required to Enable Evacuation of Wounded in Gaza
July 18, 2014
Physicians for Human Rights – Israel – B’tselem – Gisha – Legal Center for Freedom of Movement – The Association … Read more
Legal Work
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IDF Prevents Israelis and Internationals from Participating in Demonstrations
February 29, 2012
Yesterday (28 February 2012), the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) filed a letter with Brig. Gen. Hagai Mordechai, … Read more
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This is how Palestinian minors are interrogated: The Case of A. from Nabi Saleh
February 19, 2012
Ahead of the upcoming first military court hearing after the decision in the trial within a trial in the case … Read more
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Illegal Use of Closed Military Zone Orders to Restrict Legal Protest
November 7, 2011
ACRI has written to the Commander of the Judea and Samaria Division and to the Commander of the Judea and … Read more
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Rescind Directives to Settlers Regarding Use of Live Fire in September
August 31, 2011
ACRI calls on military to rescind directives to settlers regarding the use of live fire in September. Following a … Read more
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High Court: Military Investigations into Killing of Civilians Are Essential in Protecting the Right to Life
August 23, 2011
The High Court of Justice rejected the B’Tselem and ACRI petition because it became redundant, but stressed: the army must … Read more
In the Knesset
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Request to Cancel Demolition Orders in the Ras Khamis Neighborhood
June 10, 2009
The Municipality has not engaged in proper planning to address the serious housing shortage in East Jerusalem, particularly in the … Read more
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ACRI to Mayor Barkat: Don’t Demolish Homes of Terrorists
June 10, 2009
“Demolishing a home constitutes a severe violation of several fundamental protected rights of the family who lives there.” 9 March … 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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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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Rights of Demonstrators in the Occupied Territories (Informational Pamphlet)
September 18, 2011
Following recent publications regarding the preparation of Israeli security forces ahead of the anticipated protests to take place during the … Read more
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Police Violations of Rights of Minors in East Jerusalem
June 1, 2011
“M.E from Silwan (East Jerusalem) was taken from his home at night, one day after his 12th birthday. He says … Read more
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Ahead of Jerusalem Day: Police Treatment of Palestinians in East Jerusalem
May 31, 2011
Over the past two years, the personal safety of Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem has seen a serious and dangerous … 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
Media
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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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Human Rights Organizations: “Refrain from Collectively Punishing Palestinians”
June 22, 2014
Concern that many of the military’s actions in the Occupied Territories do not directly serve the aim of locating … Read more
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ACRI: Force Feeding Administrative Detainees Violates Their Rights
June 6, 2014
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) is very concerned about the Prime Minister’s announced intention to force-feed … Read more
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Illegal “Wanted” Posters Hung by the IDF in the West Bank
January 28, 2014
At the end of December 2013, posters were hung in the Al-‘Arrub Refugee Camp in the West Bank with the pictures … Read more
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ACRI Calls for Examination of Measures to Protect Palestinians from Settler Violence
June 11, 2013
Ahead of tomorrow’s hearing on “price tag” incidents in the Knesset’s Interior Committee, the Association for Civil Rights in … 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
