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Democracy & the Judicial Overhaul
Important terms
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Judicial overhaul – The set of measures introduced from January 2023 onward to reduce judicial review of government actions, including changing how judges are appointed and limits the independence of government legal advisers. Some elements passed, some were struck down, and some remain pending.
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Basic Laws – Israel’s quasi-constitutional statutes. Because there is no single written constitution, these laws set out the structure of government and certain rights, and the Supreme Court treats them as the constitutional framework against which ordinary legislation is measured.
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Judicial Selection Committee – The nine-member body that selects judges for all Israeli courts. Its composition determines how far political considerations shape the bench, which is why changing it has been a central aim of the overhaul.
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Attorney General – The government’s chief legal adviser and head of the public prosecution. The office has traditionally combined advising the government, representing it in court, and deciding on prosecutions – a combination that made it one of the principal internal checks on executive action.
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Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) – Israel’s internal security service, which operates largely in secret and with limited external oversight. Its expanding involvement in civilian and political matters raises concerns about due process and transparency.
Since 2023 the government has advanced a package of measures – commonly called the judicial overhaul – to curb the courts and the officials who check executive power. Israel has no written constitution, so the Supreme Court and the Attorney General are the main safeguards standing between individuals and a governing majority. Weakening them removes protections from everyone, particularly from those with the least political power.
Two major changes stand out. A March 2025 amendment to Basic Law: the Judiciary hands politicians greater control over judicial appointments; it takes effect with the incoming Knesset and awaits a Supreme Court ruling. In July 2026 the Knesset passed a law removing the binding force of the Attorney General’s legal opinions. Alongside these, the Shin Bet’s reach has extended into political life, and police practice has narrowed the space for protest.
ACRI petitions the Supreme Court against such legislation, submits opinions to Knesset committees, challenges unlawful restrictions on demonstrations, and publishes plain-language guidance so that people know their rights. It has petitioned against the Attorney General Law, and continues to demand accountability wherever democratic safeguards are eroded.
Illegal and Dangerous Police Conduct Against Ultra-Orthodox Protesters
Illustrative. An ultra-Orthodox protest against the draft. Photo: Yossi Zamir, SJ-STOCK Maintaining public order does not justify the disproportionate and dangerous use of force, and the police must safeguard the right to freedom of protest by safeguarding demonstrators. On June 2, 2026, ACRI appealed to the Commissioner of Police and the Acting Legal Advisor to the Police regarding the dangerous and unlawful use of crowd-control measures during protests by groups from the u
22 hours ago3 min read
After the Elections: FAQ
Knesset Plenum Hall. © Slidezero | Dreamstime.com When are the election results expected to be announced? The final results of the elections for the 26th Knesset must be announced within eight days. In this case, that means that the final results must announced by November 4, 2026. Reports indicate that the Central Elections Committee estimates that the final results will already be known by Thursday, October 29, 2026. When will the new Knesset be sworn in? The Knesset is
2 days ago4 min read
Police Procedures Cannot be Hidden from the Public
© Rafael Ben Ari | Dreamstime.com ACRI appealed to the Legal Advisor of the Israel Police on November 1, 2026, demanding that the current versions of police procedures be published and made accessible to the public. Under the Freedom of Information Law, a public authority is required to publish administrative guidelines that it uses and that are important or relevant to the public (except in exceptional cases specified by law). Police procedures set out how police officers
2 days ago2 min read
Unacceptable Voting Delays in Arab Localities
Photo: Tal Dahan, ACRI On election day, October 27, 2026, ACRI submitted three urgent appeals to Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg, the Chair of the Central Elections Committee, following reports of significant delays at polling stations in Arab localities and concerns that the delays were deliberate. The reports indicated that the voter identification and registration procedures were proceeding inexplicably slowly, resulting in lengthy lines. For example, at the Segev Shal
6 days ago1 min read
Election Results Make Clear: Partnership is a Superpower
October 28, 2026 Subscribe to ACRI's newsletter Donate to ACRI © Rawpixelimages | Dreamstime.com Dear friend, Israelis went to the polls yesterday, and today the results are trickling in. We will continue to update you as the situation becomes clearer. But regardless of the final results, we will be here, fighting for human rights for all. One thing that is becoming unignorably clear as the results come in is the importance of partnership between Jews and Arabs. It’s true i
7 days ago2 min read
Denying Foreign Journalists Entry to Israel
Illustrative. @ Elenarostunova | Dreamstime.com On October 25, 2026, ACRI appealed to the Director General of the Population and Immigration Authority, demanding an end to the denial of entry to foreign journalists based on their views or the nature of their journalistic coverage, and the establishment of clear and transparent procedures for reviewing entry requests from journalists. The appeal was sent because of an increase in the number of foreign journalists being denied
Oct 262 min read
Against the Use of Restraints on People with Disabilities
Illustrative. © Andrei Aristide | Dreamstime.com On October 25, 2026, ACRI and the organization Bizchut sent an appeal to the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs, demanding that it enforce the provisions intended to prevent and reduce the use of abusive restraints against people with disabilities in residential facilities and community-based settings. The appeal was sent following information we received from the Ministry of Welfare in response to a freedom of informatio
Oct 262 min read
The Walls We Bang Our Heads Against Can Crumble
October 25, 2026 Subscribe to ACRI's newsletter Donate to ACRI © Boarding1now | Dreamstime.com Dear friend, Here in Israel and in America we are preparing to head to the polls. It’s a busy, tense time, and many of us are in overdrive reminding friends and supporters to vote, and working to engage the wider public on the importance of democratic values and human rights. It may feel sometimes that we are banging our heads against the wall, but remember: one day, that wall will
Oct 253 min read
In Hungary, They Thought Change Would Take Another 15 Years. And Then it Happened
Although there are significant differences between Hungary and Israel, and Hungarians do not have to contend with occupation and war crimes, their experience reminds us that history does not move in only one direction, and that even things that seem irreversible can be changed. © Maryna Krasnokutska | Dreamstime.com For nearly a year in 2023, protesters took to the streets across the country and chanted “Bibi, Sara, this is not Hungary.” This month, I visited Hungary, six mo
Oct 255 min read
Collective Punishment for Residents of Hebron
Border between districts in Hebron. Photo: © Maksym Voitenko | Dreamstime.com On October 23, 2026, following a shooting attack in the Hebron area that left two soldiers dead, the military imposed a full closure on the city of Hebron and additional communities in the surrounding area and launched a large-scale military operation. The extensive military activity includes raids on hundreds of homes, searches, arrests, interrogations, residents’ homes being taken over and convert
Oct 252 min read
Human Rights and Democracy Under the 25th Knesset and 37th Government
Swearing-in day of the 37th Government at the Knesset, December 2022. Photo: Yossi Zamir, STOCK-SJ. The terms of the 25th Knesset and the 37th government are coming to an end. In the shadow of October 7 and the subsequent war, their terms were marked by substantial declines in human rights and democracy. They included the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the devastating impact on Israeli civilians, the prolonged captivity of the hostages, as well as the sharp rise in settler v
Oct 254 min read
Palestinians Detained By Soldiers Without Cause
On May 14, 2026, ACRI, the Fund for Human Rights Defenders, Haqel – Alliance for the Defense of Human Rights, and HaMoked: Center for the Defense of the Individual filed a Supreme Court petition against the increasingly widespread practice of soldiers in the occupied territories detaining Palestinians without cause and contrary to the law. The petition describes dozens of cases in which Palestinian residents were detained for no discernable reason, taken to a military base,
Oct 223 min read
Disrupted Education: The Violation of Palestinian Children's Right to Education in the West Bank
Illustrative. © Syda Productions | Dreamstime.com Education is an essential right, for good reason. In addition to providing children with knowledge about the world around them, it gives them the opportunity to acquire skills, interact with their peers, discover new interests and talents, and realize their potential. For socioeconomically vulnerable children, education can also help them to advance, widening their professional prospects, the choices available to them, and the
Oct 201 min read
Police Disrupting Arab Weddings
© Евгений Вершинин | Dreamstime.com On October 14, 2026, ACRI appealed to the Attorney General, demanding that she intervene to stop police harassment during weddings and other celebrations in Arab society. The appeal described several incidents in which the police arrived in large numbers, dispersed or disrupted events, and detained or arrested participants, exceeded their authority, or used disproportionate force. In one incident, a groom, bride, and other guests were deta
Oct 142 min read
Undermining a Plan to Reduce Inequality Before it Even Exists
Photo: Yossi Zamir, STOCK-SJ ACRI sent an urgent appeal on October 14, 2026 to the government and the Attorney General, demanding that they not approve the proposed resolution submitted by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to transfer 964 million NIS from funds earmarked for a future multi-year plan for Arab society, which has yet to be formulated and approved, in order to expedite defense procurement. This move follows the policy of the outgoing government, which during its
Oct 141 min read
Unlawful Restrictions on Palestinian Farmers Trying to Access Their Lands
Settler sheep grazing in a Palestinian olive grove. Photo by Nahalin residents ACRI petitioned the Supreme Court on October 14, 2026, on behalf of six Palestinian farmers from the village of Nahalin in the Gush Etzion area, who are being kept away from their agricultural lands by soldiers and settlers. The petition demands the removal of barriers that were placed on agricultural roads without any legal basis and that the farmers be allowed to return to and cultivate their lan
Oct 132 min read
Allow the Displaced to Return to Refugee Camps in the Northern West Bank
Illustrative. Boy in the Jenin refugee camp. Photo: © Richard Juilliart | Dreamstime.com On September 11, 2025, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel filed a petition on behalf of the residents of the Jenin and Nur al-Shams refugee camps in the northern West Bank, who were evacuated from their homes as part of Operation Iron Wall. The petition states that tens of thousands of residents of the refugee camps, including children, women, and the elderly, were suddenly and fo
Oct 113 min read
Courts Must Protect the Rights of Thai Workers
Photo: © Rafael Ben Ari | Dreamstime.com ACRI, together with Kav LaOved, sent an appeal on October 11, 2026 to the President of the National Labor Court and the Director of the Courts, requesting the establishment of guidelines and oversight for the process of approving mediation agreements with Thai agricultural migrant workers at the Be’er Sheva Regional Labor Court. In researching this issue, the organizations identified 32 mediation proceedings in less than one month i
Oct 111 min read
More Unlawful Strip Searches Conducted by Police
Illustrative. The individuals pictured have no connection to the content of the post. Photo: Yossi Zamir, STOCK-SJ ACRI has sent appeals on four separate occasions to the Police Commissioner, the Police Legal Counsel, and the Attorney General after police officers conducted unlawful full or partial strip searches of protesters. The first incident took place in June 2025, when police officers conducted full or partial strip searches of women detained at a protest in Jerusa
Oct 82 min read
Police Pat-Downs and Strip Searches: What's Allowed, What's Prohibited, and What are My Rights?
Illustrative. © Brian T. Young | Dreamstime.com The law and police regulations allow police officers, in certain situations, to conduct a pat-down on a person who has been arrested or detained, which may sometimes also result in a partial strip search or even a full strip search. Each type of search is permitted under different circumstances and for different purposes – for example, to verify that the person being arrested is not carrying a weapon, or to search for evidence f
Oct 88 min read
Another Community in Danger of Expulsion
A-Tawil: A Palestinian olive grove where settler goats graze. Photo: Looking the Occupation in the Eyes The community of A-Tawil is a longstanding community, which until about a year ago comprised of approximately 30 families. Most make their living from agriculture and shepherding. In recent years, the community’s residential area has been surrounded by violent outposts, and the settlers have been acting to expel the community. Methods for forcing the community out include
Oct 74 min read
Parents of a Missing Child Denied the Right to a Protest Tent in Jerusalem
© Rndmst | Dreamstime.com On September 17, 2026, ACRI filed a petition with the Jerusalem District Court for Administrative Affairs on behalf of Tesfaye and Benchi Kassau, the parents of Haymanot Kassau, demanding that the family be permitted to set up a protest tent for one month near the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem. The parents want to set up the protest tent as part of their ongoing efforts to find their daughter, who disappeared about two and a half years ago. Th
Oct 52 min read
Prison Overcrowding
Illustrative. © Willeecole | Dreamstime.com First Petition On October 23, 2023, ACRI, Physicians for Human Rights Israel, and the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel petitioned the Supreme Court to revoke the temporary order intended to allow prison wardens to have security and criminal prisoners and detainees sleep on the floor and to hold them in conditions of unlimited overcrowding. The temporary order stipulates that these measures will first be taken against se
Sep 244 min read
Open Sewage in the Shuafat Refugee Camp
Open sewage in the Shuafat refugee camp neighborhood, July 2026. Photo courtesy of neighborhood residents. The Shuafat refugee camp is located within Jerusalem’s municipal boundaries. Sewage services in the neighborhood were previously provided by UNRWA, but following the 2024 law prohibiting UNRWA from providing services or conducting activities in Israeli territory, UNRWA’s operations in the neighborhood were gradually discontinued until they ceased entirely in March 2026.
Sep 232 min read
ACRI's Statement on NAZA and Freedom of Expression
Photo: Yossi Zamir, STOCK-SJ ACRI condemns the attacks by senior State officials against the creators of the film "NAZA" and the threats to take action against them in response to the film. Using the power of the State to threaten or intimidate filmmakers, or to try to uncover confidential sources, is illegitimate and infringes on freedom of expression and freedom of the press. Freedom of expression and freedom of the press are intended precisely to protect reporting that is
Sep 162 min read
No Help for the Homeless in Holon
Illustrative. Photo: © Moshe Einhorn | Dreamstime.com ACRI, together with Physicians for Human Rights-Israel, sent an appeal to the mayor of the city of Holon on September 15, 2026, following information that the municipal department to aid people experiencing homelessness had been closed and that social workers had been instructed to stop providing services. According to reports, following the department’s closure, the dedicated municipal services for people experiencing hom
Sep 162 min read
Haifa Police Aiming Firearms at Civilians
Police sniper on Haifa rooftop. Photo: Israel Police Spokesperson ACRI appealed to the commanders of the Coastal District and Carmel Subdistrict of the police and to the police legal adviser on September 9, 2026, following several incidents in which Coastal District police officers were documented covertly aiming firearms at civilians. In July 2024, a police officer stationed on a rooftop in Haifa during a nearby protest was documented holding a firearm aimed at the protester
Sep 151 min read
Ignored Appeals from Evacuated Residents of Sderot
Photo: © Ylivdesign | Dreamstime.com On February 2, 2025, the Association for Civil Rights submitted a petition to the Ministry of Tourism on behalf of four residents from Sderot who were evacuated from their city days after the war began. These residents, who were dealing with the effects of being displaced from their homes, were then denied the housing grants they were entitled to, or discovered that they had accumulated debt with the National Insurance Institute due to inc
Sep 153 min read
Unnecessary and Frightening Inspections of Special Education Transportation
Illustrative. Children getting on a school bus, Ras Khamis. Photo: ACRI Since the start of the school year on September 1, Border Police officers and armed security personnel stationed at the Shuafat refugee camp checkpoint have been boarding special education buses taking students from the East Jerusalem neighborhoods of Shuafat, Ras Khamis, Ras Shehadeh, and Dahiyat al-Salam to school. The officers and security personnel shout at the children in Hebrew (which many do not un
Sep 92 min read
Roadblocks Cutting Off Arab Neighborhoods in the City of Lod
Photos: Abeer Joubran, ACRI On February 1, 2026, ACRI petitioned the Supreme Court on behalf of four residents of the city of Lod, demanding the removal of concrete roadblocks placed by the police in two of the city's neighborhoods that are home to hundreds of Arab residents. In one neighborhood, the concrete barrier has completely sealed off the area; there is no other way to enter or exit. In the other neighborhood, the alternative road passes through an industrial area tha
Sep 13 min read
Schools in Unrecognized Villages: The Ministry of Education's Dumping Ground
The schoolyards at two schools in unrecognized villages. Photos: M.V Inspection and Sanitation In August 2026, an independent safety company commissioned by the Association for Civil Rights in Israel audited 11 schools in unrecognized Bedouin villages of the Negev, attended by approximately 7,200 children. It found safety or sanitation hazards at every single one of them. None of the 11 schools is connected to a sewage system. None has an effective protected space for missile
Aug 312 min read
One Rule, Two Legal Systems: Israel’s Regime of Laws in the West Bank
Photo: © Oguz Eren | Dreamstime.com In the West Bank, two systems of law govern one territory: a civilian legal system for Israeli citizens, and a military court system for Palestinian residents. The differential legal treatment created by this system does not just lead to injustice in a few specific cases; rather, it is woven into almost every part of daily life in the region. Military Law vs. Israeli Civilian Law Since 1967, Israel has governed the West Bank through two pa
Aug 238 min read
Mounted Police Should Not be Used to Disperse Protests
Illustrative. Photo: © Nathaniel Zorach | Dreamstime.com On August 18, 2025, ACRI filed a petition with the Supreme Court demanding that the police be prohibited from using mounted units to disperse demonstrations—or, at the very least, that the procedures governing the use of mounted units be amended in such a way that would ensure the safety of demonstrators, including prohibiting the use of mounted units together with other crowd‑control measures, conditioning the use of m
Aug 203 min read
Changes to Civilian Law Enforcement in the West Bank
Illustrative (photo from 2010). Photo: © Rrodrickbeiler | Dreamstime.com On August 17, 2026, ACRI sent an appeal to the Minister of Defense, the Chief of Staff, and the Commander of the Central Command, following the decision by the Minister of Defense to instruct the military to formulate a plan for transferring all civilian enforcement powers relating to the settlements and the Israeli population in the West Bank from the military to the Israel Police. The appeal demands th
Aug 182 min read
Half a Village Without Water
© Alexander Briel Perez | Dreamstime.com The village of Abu Qrenat in the Negev is a divided village. Part of it is recognized, and residents' homes are directly connected to local infrastructure, including water. The other part, which is home to 300-400 residents, is unrecognized and lacks basic infrastructure. In this section, the water supply is maintained by the residents themselves, who connect pipes to water meters located near the village, which are installed by the Ne
Aug 173 min read
Police Illegally Strip Searching Protesters
Photo: Yossi Zamir, Shatil-stok (the individuals pictured are not connected to the events described in this post) On June 25, 2025, ACRI submitted an appeal to the Police Commissioner, the legal advisor to the police, and the Attorney General, following two incidents in Jerusalem in which police officers conducted partial or full strip searches of women detained during protests, serious violations of their privacy and dignity. The details of the incidents described in the app
Aug 133 min read
Legal Representation During Interrogations of Minors or Suspects with Intellectual Disabilities
Photo: @ Andrey Popov | Dreamstime.com A new bill in the Knesset seeks to regulate the right to legal representation during interrogations of minors and people with intellectual and mental disabilities who are being investigated as suspects and are not entitled to be interrogated by child investigators or special investigators. The proposal stems from the conclusions of the Danziger Committee for the Prevention of Wrongful Convictions, which points to a high level of risk for
Aug 122 min read
Know Your Rights: The Right to Protest FAQ
© Guillermain | Dreamstime.com The right to protest is a fundamental right in a democracy, and has been treated as near-sacrosanct under the law. Below is information about the right to protest in Israel: what you are and are not allowed to do, what the police are and are not allowed to do, and what happens if things go wrong. If you are denied the right to protest, we want to hear about it: contact us via our public hotline. This FAQ was written with the help of Attorney Ede
Aug 108 min read
Settler "Field Trips" to Palestinian Areas
Illustrative. A group of tourists in the Gush Etzion region. Photo: © Elenarostunova | Dreamstime.com On August 10, 2026, ACRI contacted the Commander of the Central Command demanding that the military stop approving, securing, and escorting Israeli civilians entering Palestinian communities, their lands, and areas adjacent to homes, water sources, and sites used by local residents. The letter followed a series of “hikes” and “tours” by groups of settlers, including armed ent
Aug 92 min read
A Destroyed Road and its Consequences
The trench dug in the destroyed section of the road. Photo courtesy of residents In January 2026, without prior notice or a demolition order, security forces and employees of the Jerusalem Municipality destroyed a section of more than 200 meters (over 650 feet) of a main road in the neighborhood of Kafr Aqab and created a deep trench. This section of road serves as the only access route for more than a thousand neighborhood residents, and its destruction has created serious h
Aug 62 min read
The Amendment to the Citizenship Law Punishes People for Others' Crimes
Photo: © Georgy Dzyura | Dreamstime.com In 2025, as the Knesset's summer session drew to a close, the Knesset swiftly passed an amendment to the Citizenship Law (Section 11A), contrary to the legal opinions of both the Knesset's own legal advisers and those of the government. This amendment approved a sweeping revocation of legal status for Palestinians whose relatives (broadly defined) are involved in security-related issues. The revocation of status will apply even if those
Aug 23 min read
Budget Cuts to Equality, Budget Increases to the Shin Bet
A protest against crime in Arab society. Photo: Orna Naor, STOCK-SJ On July 30, 2026, ACRI, together with the National Committee of Heads of Arab Local Authorities in Israel, Itach Ma'aki – Women Lawyers for Social Justice, and the Mossawa Center: The Advocacy Center for Arab Citizens in Israel, filed a petition with the Supreme Court against the Government, the Minister for Social Equality, the Israel Police, the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), and the Ministry of Finance
Aug 22 min read
School Segregation in Tel Aviv-Jaffa
© Rawpixelimages | Dreamstime.com On August 3, 2021, ACRI filed a petition with the Tel Aviv-Jaffa District Court on behalf of approximately 650 asylum seekers, children and their parents, and approximately 100 parents of students who are Israeli citizens, demanding an end to the unlawful segregation in the city’s educational institutions. The petition was also filed on behalf of ASSAF – Aid Organization for Refugees and Asylum Seekers, and the Levinsky Garden Library, throug
Aug 24 min read
The Ministry of Education's Incitement Committee that Secretly Monitors Educators
Photo: © Jens Danny Schneider | Dreamstime.com ACRI filed a petition with the Supreme Court on July 29, 2026 on behalf of educators, requesting an order directing the Ministry of Education to halt the activities of the “Incitement Committee,” which reviews complaints received by the Ministry regarding statements made by teaching staff. The petition also seeks an order prohibiting the Enforcement and Oversight Division from conducting covert investigations and compiling “intel
Jul 302 min read
Shin Bet Involvement in Political Party Registration
Voting booth. Photo: Yossi Zamir, STOCK-SJ ACRI filed a motion on July 1, 2026 to join as amicus curiae (friend of the court) in proceedings before the Supreme Court concerning the decision of the Registrar of Political Parties not to register the party “Complete and Strong Jewish Israel.” This decision was based primarily on classified material provided by the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet). ACRI’s request to join the case as an amicus curiae is not about the party itself
Jul 292 min read
A Violent, Untenable Situation
July 28, 2026 Subscribe to ACRI's newsletter Donate to ACRI Dear friend, Settler raid on the village of Jit. Video courtesy of residents. Whether it is on an individual level, a communal level, or more broadly, settler violence consistently receives implicit support by the authorities meant to protect the Palestinian population, whether by neglect or through overt cooperation. Settlers feel increasingly emboldened, Palestinians feel increasingly threatened, and the entire sit
Jul 293 min read
Fewer Courts Hearing Criminal Cases is Bad for Defendants and Victims
Magistrate Court in Rishon LeZion. Photo: Tal Dahan, ACRI On July 28, 2026, ACRI sent an appeal to the President of the Magistrates' Courts in the Central District, the Director of the Courts Administration, and the Minister of Justice, demanding that they halt a plan under which the number of criminal proceedings in the courts of the cities of Kfar Saba, Rehovot, Netanya, and Ramla would be gradually decreased and concentrated in the courts of Petah Tikva and Rishon LeZion.
Jul 292 min read
Counterterrorism Operation Against Palestinians After Violence by Settlers
A house in Urif burned by settlers over the weekend. Photo by residents On Friday, July 24, 2026, a group of armed settlers entered the village of Tell, located in Area B (the section of the West Bank administered by Israel and the Palestinian Authority). In the confrontation that developed following the incursion, four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed. Following this incident, a wave of raids and retaliatory attacks began: dozens of settlers raided the villages of J
Jul 262 min read
Theft of Cows Belonging to a Palestinian Farmer by Soldiers
Soldiers leading the cows from the pen owned by the petitioners to the civilian truck About a dozen armed and uniformed soldiers arrived at a barn belonging to a Palestinian family in the West Bank, handcuffed the barn owner and his son, broke through the barn's fences, and loaded the cattle belonging to the family onto a civilian truck that arrived at the scene escorted by military jeeps. Social media posts from a group that aids settlers in pursuing agricultural projects (l
Jul 234 min read
Ongoing Violation of the Rights of Duma Residents Due to Military Blockades and Settler Violence
Blockages on the access roads to the village. Photos courtesy of the residents The Palestinian village of Duma is home to approximately 3,500 inhabitants. Its economy relies mainly on agriculture and grazing, including growing olives, grains, fruit trees, and sheep, and in the past enjoyed unfettered access to four natural springs. However, over the last decade, the villagers have seen their economic situation and freedom of movement decline significantly. This has been the r
Jul 225 min read
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