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Military Court in Gaza Issues 2 Death Sentences on Drug Charges in Gaza

Gaza - Arab Today

On Sunday, 19 March 2017, in a serious precedent, the Military Court in Gaza issued two death sentences against two persons convicted of drug possession; one of whom is military and the other is civilian. There is no legal text upholding the application of death penalty in crimes of drug possession. Moreover, the Court heard an entirely civil case inRead more

Palestinian groups condemn PA attacks on protesters, journalists

Ramallah - Arab Today

Two Palestinian groups on Monday have condemned the Palestinian security services’ forcible dispersal of a peaceful protest in Ramallah yesterday, which followed a scheduled court session of martyr Bassel Al-Alaraj, who was assassinated by Israeli Forces in his home about a week ago. The Palestinian Center for Human rights (PCHR) condemned the dispersal which was accompanied with arresting and attackingRead more

Gaza fishermen under Israeli Naval attacks

Gaza - Arab Today

On Tuesday morning, 21 February 2017, Israeli gunboats chased and opened fire at a Palestinian fishing boat. As a result, 5 fishermen, including a boy, were arrested and the fishing boat was confiscated. The Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR) noticed that Israeli forces have recently concentrated their attacks against fishermen in Gaza Sea, denying them access to their livelihoodRead more

Holding simultaneous elections in West Bank and Gaza a national necessity

Gaza - Arab Today

The Participants in a panel discussion organized by the Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR) on the local elections stressed the importance of dialogue and discussion between the various factions to hold simultaneously the local elections in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and the joint work in order to overcome the obstacles and create a suitable environment. They alsoRead more

Israeli settlement bill legalizes theft of Palestinian land

Gaza - Arab Today

The Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR) strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset’s approval of the “Settlement Regulation Bill”, which allows the theft of Palestinian privately owned lands for the interest of settlement expansion in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. PCHR called upon the international community, particularly the Permanent Members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) and High Contracting PartiesRead more

Holding local elections requires dialogue

Gaza - Arab Today

On 31 Januarys 2017, the Palestinian Council of Ministers issued a decision to hold local elections in the West Bank and Gaza Strip on 13 May 2017. The decision assigned the Central Elections Commission (CEC) to carry out the necessary preparations to start the elections and the Minister of Local Government to follow up the elections’ preparations and process. TheRead more

PCHR Follows up with Concern Excessive

Gaza - Arab Today

The Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR) follows up with concern the latest incidents in Jabalia refugee camp, where Palestinian security services used excessive force against civilians, including journalists. PCHR stresses the significance of adhering to the legal and international standards when dealing with civilians in all circumstances. PCHR calls upon the Attorney General to follow up the incidents andRead more

Aggravated electricity crisis reveals failure of parties administrating sector in Gaza: PCHR

Gaza - Arab Today

The electricity crisis aggravates day by day in disregard of civilians’ suffering resulted from the serious power shortage and without any hope to improve the electricity services necessary for the life of the Gaza population. In contrast, the two parties to the political split exchanged accusations on media and threw responsibility to each other for the deterioration in the GazaRead more

Israeli troops ‘execute’ Palestinian at his home in front of mother

Jerusalem - Arab Today

A Palestinian man was shot by Israeli troops at point blank range on Tuesday in his home in the occupied West Bank, according to a Palestinian rights group, which termed it an “execution.” The Israeli army, however, said its troops shot dead the man who attacked them during an overnight operation to arrest suspected militants. A military statement said noRead more

IOF release 5 fishermen, 2 of them wounded, and keep 2 boats in custody

Gaza - Arab Today

On Tuesday, 31 May 2016, Israeli navy forces opened fire at 5 fishermen on board of two fishing boats and wounded 2 of them, after which, Israeli navy forces arrested the 5 fishermen and confiscated their two boats. Israeli navy forces did not offer the medical aid for one of the wounded fishermen, who was hit with a live bulletRead more