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The Judicial Overhaul in the Shadow of the War: Attack on Democracy and Human Rights Continues
Even before the terrorist attack Hamas perpetrated on October 7, and before the war broke out, Israeli democracy was facing severe...
Dec 20, 20232 min read


Opening of an Investigation Following Publications on Social Networks
Due to the great importance of freedom of expression, in 2019, a directive was issued by the State Prosecutor, stating that the police...
Oct 19, 20232 min read


Decisions by Municipal Heads to Close Construction Sites to Prevent the Arrival of Arab Workers
Following the war, Mayors, including those of Rosh Ha'ayin, Rehovot, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Givatayim, and Lod, declared the restriction of...
Oct 19, 20231 min read


Incitement Remarks by the Chief of Police, Yaakov Shabtai, Against the Arab Community
On October 17, 2023, the Israeli police published a video on three social media platforms managed by the police in the Arabic language...
Oct 19, 20232 min read


The Attack on Democracy: Monitoring Initiatives that Damage Human Rights and Democracy
The 25th Knesset and 37th Government: Monitoring Initiatives that Damage Human Rights and Democracy August 2023 Find the full paper here:...
Aug 31, 20231 min read


Making the Employment Services Accessible in Arabic
On February 25, 2021, the Association for Civil Rights filed a petition (Hebrew) with the Supreme Court on behalf of three residents of...
Aug 30, 20231 min read


The bill proposing use of administrative detention in criminal proceedings – FAQ
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is advancing a bill that would enable him to order administrative detention as part of an...
Jun 18, 20231 min read


Two Police Forces for Two Peoples
Since its establishment, the government has been promoting significant changes in the realm of personal security and law enforcement....
May 29, 20231 min read


A Tsunami of Anti-Democratic and Racist Bills
On May 28, 2023, the Ministerial Committee for Legislation was flooded by a tsunami of racist, anti-democratic bills brought for...
May 28, 20233 min read
National Guard under Minister of National Security - Crossing a Red Line
National Guard Under Minister of National Security – Crossing a Red Line On March 28, 2023, we contacted the Attorney General following...
May 24, 20232 min read
Minister of National Security's Directive to Remove Palestinian Flags is Illegal
Following Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir’s sweeping directive to the Israel Police Commissioner this week, regarding...
May 24, 20232 min read


Security under Ben-Gvir: The police, the Shin-Bet and the national guard as forces of oppression?
Photo © doveloupo | Dreamstime.com Ben-Gvir, and his party’s sharp spike in popularity in the September 2022 elections followed a...
May 1, 20231 min read


Add Local Authority and Social Representatives to Planning Institutions
On March 26, 2023, the Knesset Internal Affairs and Environment Committee held a discussion on two amendments to the Planning and...
Apr 19, 20232 min read


Publish National Insurance Institute Regulations Regarding “Center of Life” Investigations
The right to National Insurance Institute pension payments is granted to those who meet the National Insurance Law’s definition of...
Feb 6, 20232 min read


Ben Gurion University Violates Student’s Freedom of Expression
In May of 2022, a rally was held at Ben-Gurion University to mark Nakba Day on behalf of the Hadash party’s student chapter. Opposite the...
Jan 8, 20233 min read


Don't Forcibly Relocate Negev Mountain Bedouin Communities to the Village of Abda
On November 10, 2022, on behalf of residents of Bedouin communities in the Negev Mountains, ACRI and the nonprofits Bimkom, Planners for...
Nov 15, 20223 min read


HMO Selection Criteria - Suggestions for Improvement
© Verbaska | Dreamstime.com Section 23 of the National Israeli Health Insurance Law permits Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) to...
Oct 31, 20222 min read


Allow Palestinian Workers Safe Passage on the Bridge Next to the Maccabim Checkpoint
Photo: Roni Peli, ACRI On October 19, 2022, ACRI petitioned the Supreme Court against the Minister of Defense and the Civil...
Oct 19, 20222 min read


Install Cameras in Police Booths at the Entrance to Damascus Gate
Photo: Muhannad Anati, ACRI ACRI and the The Public Committee Against Torture in Israel petitioned the High Court of Justice on November...
Sep 22, 20221 min read


Translate Students’ Online Health Declaration Forms into Arabic
© Zaikina | Dreamstime.com Each school year, parents are required to declare the medical condition of their children in schools and...
Sep 22, 20221 min read
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