Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem in 1967, which is widely considered unlawful under international law, has led to systematic policies aimed at reducing the Palestinian population in the area. Palestinians living in East Jerusalem are granted "pe...
In June 2002, Israel began constructing the Separation Barrier in the West Bank, claiming security concerns after Palestinian attacks. However, its route largely follows settlement boundaries, facilitating Israel's annexation of Palestinian land. The...
Amnesty International reports that Israeli forces used excessive and unprovoked force against peaceful Palestinian worshippers at al-Aqsa mosque, firing stun grenades, tear gas, and sponge-tipped bullets. At least 96 Palestinians were injured, with o...
The Israeli authorities have implemented harsh punitive measures against Palestinian Jerusalemites, particularly since October 2015, violating their basic rights like housing, freedom of movement, education, and religion. These measures include: 1...
This initiative, led by seven Palestinian organizations in collaboration with Visualizing Palestine, creates visuals to raise awareness about Israel’s apartheid policies in occupied East Jerusalem. The second infographic focuses on Israel's policy ...
Since Israel's 1967 annexation of Jerusalem, discriminatory policies have hindered Palestinians' ability to pass on residency to their children. Unlike Israeli citizens, East Jerusalem residents' children must prove their "center of life" in the city...
On January 8, 2017, Fadi al-Qunbar carried out a vehicle-ramming attack in Jerusalem, killing four Israeli soldiers and injuring 13 others. In response, Israeli authorities imposed collective punishment on his extended family and other local resident...
Beit Iksa, a Palestinian village northwest of Jerusalem, is heavily affected by Israeli-imposed movement restrictions. Although it lies within the West Bank, the village is isolated due to a permanent checkpoint controlling the only entrance and an e...
This document presents an analysis of the legal aspects pertaining to the status of East Jerusalem, and the legality of Israel’s claim of sovereignty over East Jerusalem since 1967. Following a brief background of the legal situation, this documen...
This paper gives an overview of the negotiations over East Jerusalem and developments on the ground. The report hopes to re-focus the attention of national and international stakeholders on the key flashpoint areas in East Jerusalem. Alterations to ...
On the seventh anniversary of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on the legality of the Israeli Annexation Wall in the West Bank, Al-Haq calls on the international community to fulfill its legal obligations. The ICJ declared th...
Amnesty International has condemned Israel’s approval of 1,600 new settler homes in East Jerusalem, calling it a violation of international law and a severe threat to Palestinian human rights. The expansion of settlements like Ramat Shlomo worsens ...
