Snapshot This year, Muslims and Christians around the world find their religious calendars intertwined as Ramadan and Lent coincide, marking a period of shared spiritual devotion. In Jerusalem, a sacred land for all three Abrahamic religions, thes...
The firing of the Ramadan cannon in Jerusalem is a centuries-old tradition that began during the Ottoman era to signal iftar, the evening meal that breaks the fast. Its sound evokes nostalgia and community, reminding residents of their cultural herit...
The report discusses the somber celebration of Easter at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on March 31, 2024. This year’s observance was marked by lower turnout and a melancholic atmosphere, largely due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza a...
The report details the emotional experience of Abu Muhammad, a 62-year-old Palestinian farmer from Nahalin near Bethlehem, as he visits the al-Aqsa Mosque for the first time in over a year during Ramadan. Despite heavy Israeli security measures and a...
President Biden predicted an Israel-Hamas cease-fire by next Monday, citing progress in Qatar-mediated talks. However, Netanyahu insists on eradicating Hamas, while Hamas accuses Israel of using talks as cover for military action. With Gaza in rui...
This testimony describes the horrific treatment of a Palestinian man who was arrested on 12 October 2023. The man was abducted by armed individuals, who later identified themselves as part of an Israeli police unit. He was subjected to physical abuse...
Settlement construction in and around East Jerusalem has dramatically increased in 2023, with plans for thousands of new Israeli homes that threaten to fragment Palestinian neighborhoods and isolate them from each other. Key projects include Nof Zaha...
During three key events in April and May 2023, Palestinians faced violent actions from Israeli security forces: Flag March (May 18, 2023): Police escorted extremist Jewish marchers who attacked Palestinian journalists and businesses. Some marchers...
In April and May 2023, Palestinians in East Jerusalem faced significant violence from Israeli security forces during major public events, including Ramadan prayers at al-Aqsa Mosque, the Christian Sabbath of Light, and the Jewish Flag March. Eyewitne...
Al-Haq condemns the Israeli police raids on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on April 5, 2023, during Ramadan, where worshipers were beaten, detained, and prevented from praying. The raids aimed to facilitate settler incursions into the mosque during the ...
Al-Haq’s report condemns the illegal ‘City of David’ settlement in Silwan, Jerusalem, built on appropriated Palestinian land and aimed at erasing Palestinian heritage. The report highlights violations of international law, including the destruc...
Between 17-24 November 2021, Israeli forces escalated their actions against Palestinian residents of Jerusalem, including killings, arbitrary arrests, house demolitions, and settler violence. On 17 November, a settler shot and killed 16-year-old Omar...
