Today, approximately 26 million people are refugees worldwide. Of those 26 million, 5,5 million are Palestinians. And of those, 1,4 million live in the overcrowded and sealed Gaza Strip.In short, around 70% […]
The never-ending March of Return Read More »
In the West Bank, settler violence has for decades been part and parcel of Palestinian life. This materialises in regular threats, vandalism of private property, arson, land takeover, theft of
No truce for violence against Palestinians Read More »
In the early hours of 15 January 2020, Riyad al-Nissir, a 58-year-old Palestinian farmer, was heading to his farmland to the east of al-Bureij refugee camp in the Gaza Strip.
Israel’s herbicide spraying: Palestinian farmers’ means of subsistence jeopardised Read More »
In the face of potential COVID-19 outbreak in the Gaza Strip, Israel is obliged to take measures to save lives, permitting the entry of medical equipment and supplies, to meet
Health, human rights organisations : Israel must respect its obligations Read More »
The recently announced Trump plan represents a culmination of decades of systematic denial of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people. Israel has instituted a series of laws, policies, and
The Court of Justice of the European Union confirmed yesterday, 12 November 2019, that foodstuffs originating in the territories occupied by Israel must bear the label “Israeli settlement” when sold
The devastation of fishermen’s livelihood in Gaza is a blow to human security and dignity On 5 August this year, Israeli naval forces opened fired at Awad Bakr, 21, a
Awad, a fisherman who can hardly fish Read More »
29 May 2019, the Israeli authorities finally allowed Hiba Swailam to exit Gaza to pick up her baby daughter, Shahad, from hospital. Shahad had been stranded at Al Makassed hospital
Israel’s exit permit system: children’s health at risk Read More »
Brussels, April 10, 2019 In the run-up to the parliamentary elections, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to extend Israel’s sovereignty to areas of the West Bank, continue the occupation
Israel/Palestine: Towards Netanyahu’s fifth government, from occupation to annexation Read More »
Press Release Brussels, March 19, 2019 EuroMed Rights urges the European Union (EU) and its Member States to support the findings of the United Nations (UN) Commission of Inquiry on
