human rights

Bargain Prices for 'Zionist' Clothes in New Gaza Luxury Mall

As Hamas leaders complain Israel is causing poverty, a new luxury mall opens in Gaza, complete with air conditioning, Israeli and foreign goods.

Human Rights Groups: Disband Leftist Team in Justice Ministry

NGOs meeting Attorney General to claim team headed by Shai Nitzan hounds Jewish communities.

US Praise for Israel's 'New Deal' for Gaza

The US is singing praises of Israel’s new “positive” Gaza policy: an import list that defines only what is prohibited.

Aid to Gaza Flows Despite Rocket Attacks on Israel

Humanitarian aid continues to flow into Gaza despite the stepped-up rocket attacks on southern Israeli communities emanating from the region.

The Week's Assistance to Gaza, June 6-12

Last week more than 12,000 tons of humanitarian aid and more than a million tons of fuel were delivered to Gaza.

Israel to Ease Blockade but Maintain Sea Embargo

Israel has agreed to ease its blockade of the material and goods into Gaza but will continue its maritime blockade.

A Tale of Two Worlds: Gaza and the Global Village

Gazans’ life expectancy is well above average; infant mortality rates are far higher in famine-plagued countries, but world aid pours in to PA.

Obama to Offer More Aid to Gaza Despite Benefits for Hamas

Obama’s balancing act: More aid to Gaza but not to Hamas, ease blockade without hurting Israel or PA, smooth Abbas’s feathers over flotilla clash.

Photo Evidence of ‘Myth of Siege of Gaza’

An Israeli study explodes the "myth of the siege of Gaza. The Washington Post reports: Pharmacies look as well-supplied as a typical Rite Aid.

Video: Hamas Refuses Flotilla Aid

Supplies carried aboard the Gaza flotilla and unloaded in Ashdod are waiting for Hamas – but the terrorist group hasn't come to pick them up.

Video: Free Gaza – from Hamas

A “Free Gaza- from Hamas” video intersperses its terror with evidence of plenty of food and merchandise. Hamas still blocking humanitarian aid.

'Humanitarian Aid’ to Gaza Bypasses Fatah Members

Hamas is using its stranglehold on Gaza to prevent humanitarian aid from reaching supporters of the rival Fatah party, Der Spiegel reports.

Israel's Aid to Gaza: 'No PA Arab Denied Medical Care'

No PA Arab in Gaza has been denied medical care in Israel, officials say – but if the PA prevents access, there is nothing Israel can do.

Foreign Ministry: Flotilla Organizers Promote Agenda, Not Aid

Israel says organizers of a flotilla hoping to force its way into Gaza want to promote a political agenda, rather than offer aid.

The Week's Assistance to Gaza, May 9-14

More than 14,000 tons of humanitarian aid were delivered to Gaza residents last week through the various crossings with Israel.

The Week's Assistance to Gaza: May 9, 2010

More than 17,000 tons of humanitarian aid were transferred to Gaza last week through the various crossings with Israel.

The Week's Assistance to Gaza: April 27, 2010

An official ban on commercial trade with Israel has not stopped Gaza from accepting weekly deliveries of thousands of tons of humanitarian aid.

The Week's Assistance to Gaza 21.04.10

More than 17,000 tons of humanitarian aid were delivered to Gaza from Israel last week through the various crossings.

Hamas Kills Two Gazans for Allegedly Assisting Israel

Hamas defies Abbas by bringing back the death penalty without Fatah's authorization. Two killed for allegedly assisting Israel.

Gaza Rights Groups Angered by Misfired Terrorist Rocket

Gaza human rights organizations angered by rocket that accidentally hit Arabs, not Jews.

This Week's Aid to Gaza

Last week Israel allowed some 500 Gaza Arabs and 10,000 Arabs in Judea and Samaria to enter pre-1967 Israel in order to visit their families.

Muslim Congressman in Gaza, Tweets ‘Disaster Stories’ Back Home

The first Muslim in Congress visited Gaza, being careful to avoid Hamas and vowing to prove to colleagues the “disaster caused by Israel.”

Israel Keeps Gaza Crossings Open, Egyptian Border Closed

More than 13,000 tons of humanitarian aid made their way into Gaza last week as Egypt continues to keep its border shut.

France Advocating for Syrian Human Rights Attorney

French Prime Minister Francois Fillon intervenes to persuade the Syrian government to free 43-year-old human rights attorney Mohannad al-Hassani.

A Tale of Two Gazas: Website Pictures Deny ‘Humanitarian Crisis’

A Tale of Two Gazas: An Arabic-language site showed a world of plenty for Arabs celebrating a recent festival; its English site focused on m

'Viva Palestina' Blocked from Gaza Shortcut

Egypt blocked a leftist British convoy headed for Gaza from taking a shortcut through Sinai. The 'Viva Palestina' leftists are stuck at Aqaba.

Human Rights Activists Ban ‘Settlers’ at Protest March

Activists have drawn the ‘red line’ at the Green Line to ban a Yesha rights newspaper at a march on behalf of people’s’ rights. “It’s propaganda.”

‘Human Rights Watch’ Founder Denounces His Group as Anti-Israel

The founder of Human Rights Watch has castigated his own group for ignoring Israel’s freedoms as well as “brutal and autocratic” Arab regimes.

Bibi, Lieberman Move to Squash Goldstone

Israeli leaders are working hard to prevent the Goldstone Report from winning approval in Friday's vote at the U.N. Human Rights Council.

Amnesty International Slams Israel; IDF Blasts Report

Amnesty International condemns Israel for its treatment of PA Arabs. In contrast, the report only briefly notes atrocities performed by Hamas.

Human Rights Watch Demands Hamas Allow Shalit to Speak

Human Rights Watch said that Hamas has "no excuse" for not allowing Gilad Shalit speak with his family.