The Passing Of Israel's Discriminatory Budget
In the shadow of human tragedy of historical proportions in Israel and Gaza, the displacement of thousands of individuals from their...
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Reconnecting to our commitment to humanity, democracy, and equality: the connection to hope and our future.
The way forward out of grief and loss is unknown to us, but the protection of human rights is the one compass we have.
War 2023
- Nov 21
- 3 min
Unprecedented Violence by Settlers Against Palestinians in the West Bank
Amid the war and the horrific offensive by Hamas in the South, as the media's attention is focused on the conflict in Gaza, unprecedented...
- Nov 17
- 2 min
Allow a Demonstration in Tel Aviv Calling for a Ceasefire and the Return of the Abductees
On November 15, 2023, we petitioned (Hebrew) the Supreme Court on behalf of officials in the Hadash party in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, demanding...
- Nov 16
- 1 min
To Open Routes to the Village of Kafr Qara
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel and the organization Bimkom filed a petition to the Supreme Court on November 16, 2023,...
- Nov 15
- 2 min
Suppression of Protests During Wartime
On November 15, 2023, we sent legal correspondence to the Attorney General and the Police Commissioner regarding the conduct of the...
- Nov 13
- 1 min
Intimidation by Reserve Soldiers in the South Hebron Hills
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel sent legal correspondence to major General Yehuda Fox as a result of the ongoing intimidation...
- Nov 13
- 1 min
Israel is Arming Itself: to Define the Role and Powers of the Municipal Emergency Units
Since the outbreak of the war, the police have rapidly established more than 100 urban preparedness units, each receiving M16 rifles...
- Nov 13
- 1 min
The Public Discussion in the Courts During a State of Emergency
On November 12, 2023, we sent legal correspondence (Hebrew) to the director of the courts following complaints from citizens who sought...
- Nov 12
- 1 min
The Ministry of National Security Does Not Oversee Individuals Holding Private Firearms
Since the outbreak of the war, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of individuals seeking a license for private firearms....
- Nov 12
- 2 min
To Lift the Curfew Imposed on the Palestinian Residents of Hebron
Since the outbreak of the war, Palestinian residents in the H2 area of Hebron are prohibited from leaving their homes. They have been...
- Nov 8
- 1 min
The Law Prohibiting Terror Advertising – Questions and Answers
Today (November 8, 2023), the Knesset approved a law stipulating that systematic and continuous advertising of Hamas and Islamic Jihad,...
- Nov 7
- 2 min
Closing the Checkpoints Around Jerusalem to Palestinian Entry
On October 7, 2023, following Hamas' attack on southern settlements and the outbreak of the war, the checkpoints around Jerusalem,...
- Nov 5
- 1 min
Removal of Blockages for Besieged Communities
ACRI, along with Bimkom, sent an urgent letter to Major General Yehuda Fox of GOC Central Command regarding restriction of movement...
- Nov 1
- 2 min
Urgent Letter-Obligation to Protect Palestinians in the West Bank (Reminder and Update)
ACRI, together with Yesh Din, Bimkom and Haqel sent a letter to prime Minister Netanyahu and other relevant parties outlining the...
- Oct 31
- 1 min
To Inform the Relatives of Detained Terrorists
"On 25.10.2023, we appealed (Hebrew) to the Chief Military Prosecutor and the State Prosecutor requesting to ensure that a notification...
- Oct 31
- 1 min
Investigate Minister Ben Gvir for Incitement and Contempt of Court
Following the serious remarks by Itamar Ben Gvir against Judge Iyad Taha, a judge at the Acre Magistrate's Court, on 26.10.2023, we...
- Oct 30
- 1 min
Detaining Prisoners in Overcrowded Conditions Without Beds During a State of Emergency in Detention
The Association for Civil Rights, Physicians for Human Rights, and the Committee Against Torture petitioned the High Court on 23.10.2023...
- Oct 29
- 2 min
Emergency Call to the International Community - Stop the Forcible Transfer in the West Bank
We, the undersigned human rights and civil society NGOs in Israel, call on the international community to act urgently to stop the...
- Oct 29
- 2 min
Obligation to Protect Palestinians in the West Bank - Update
On 16 October 2023, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI), together with Yesh Din, Bimkom, and Haqel wrote to the members of...
- Oct 29
- 2 min
Ensuring the Right to Protest During Wartime
During this challenging period, many citizens are seeking to voice their concerns and protest. Some are demanding to hold protests...
- Oct 29
- 1 min
Publishing Humiliating Images of Detainees by the Police
On 29.10.2023, we appealed (Hebrew) to the Attorney General and the Police Commissioner, demanding that the police stop photographing...
- Oct 28
- 2 min
Absence of Shelter in 'Trailer Neighborhood' in Bat Yam
Residents of the "Trailer Neighborhood" in Bat Yam live in temporary dilapidated buildings composed of thin gypsum or concrete walls that...
- Oct 24
- 1 min
The Lack of Shelter in the Arab Towns in the North
Against the backdrop of the war, the authorities have made various decisions regarding the defense and shelter of the country's towns in...
- Oct 23
- 1 min
Allow Residents of Remote Towns to Access Health Services in all Health Funds
On October 24, 2023, we appealed (Hebrew) to the Minister of Health and the Director-General of the Ministry of Health, on behalf of the...
- Oct 23
- 1 min
Demolition of Houses in East Jerusalem Amidst the War
On 18th October 2023, two house demolitions occurred in the Beit Hanina neighborhood in East Jerusalem. The demolitions were carried out...
- Oct 22
- 2 min
Proposal to Criminalize the "Systematic and Prolonged Consumption" of Terrorist Publications
On 19.10.2023, we sent remarks to the Ministry of Justice regarding the Bill that seeks to determine that "systematic and prolonged...
- Oct 19
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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 18
- 5 min
Human Rights in War
These are truly gut-wrenching times. Hearts are heavy, grief is deep, and fear is all-encompassing. Just like all of you, we, ACRI's...
- Oct 18
- 3 min
Obligation to Protect Palestinians in the West Bank from Settler Violence and Forced Displacement
On October 15, 2023, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI), Yesh Din, Haqel, and Bimkom appealed to the Israeli War Cabinet,...
- Oct 17
- 1 min
A Complete Blockage of Villages in the West Bank
Since the beginning of the war, the army has placed various roadblocks on access roads to several villages in the West Bank. These...
- Oct 17
- 2 min
Regulations for Emergency Closure of Communication Facilities During Wartime
On October 16, 2023, we appealed (Hebrew) to the Attorney General , requesting guidance to dissuade the government from advancing...
- Oct 16
- 1 min
Utilization of Emergency Regulations During Wartime
On 15.10.2023, we appealed (Hebrew) to the Attorney General, demanding that the government be directed not to use its authority to enact...
- Oct 15
- 1 min
Palestinians Residing in Israel with Family Reunification and Residency Permits
We contacted the military authorities and the police regarding Palestinians residing in Israel under family reunification permits and...
- Oct 15
- 3 min
We, Members of the Undersigned Human Rights Organizations in Israel, are Shocked and Horrified.
We, members of the undersigned human rights organizations in Israel, are shocked and horrified in these dreadful days. Hamas’ horrific...
- Oct 12
- 1 min
Appealing the Global Human Rights Community: Aid in Releasing Israelis Abducted to the Gaza Strip
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel urges the international human rights community and all aid organizations in contact with Gaza...
- Oct 12
- 2 min
The Absence of Warning and Shelter Systems in the Unrecognized Villages in the Negev
On October 13, 2023, we addressed the Minister of Defense, the Minister of the Interior, and the Home Front Command, demanding the...
- Oct 12
- 2 min
Questions and Answers: International Humanitarian Law Principles in Times of Warfare
On Saturday, October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a murderous attack on Israel. Its members breached the border from Gaza and carried out...
- Oct 10
- 1 min
Lack of Protection in East Jerusalem Neighborhoods
In the majority of the apartments and residential buildings in East Jerusalem neighborhoods, there are no safe rooms or shelters. These...
- Oct 10
- 2 min
Violation of Prisoners' Rights in the Context of the Gaza War
On October 7, 2023, with the beginning of the war, a communication from the Prisoners' Ombudsman and the Minister of National Security...
- Oct 8
- 1 min
ACRI is Deeply Horrified by and Strongly Condemns the Atrocities along Israel's Southern Border
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel is deeply horrified by and strongly condemns the atrocities along Israel’s southern border in...
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