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...
Al-Haq reports increasing pressure by the Jerusalem Municipality on Palestinian residents and business owners in Beit Hanina, near the Israeli settlement of Atarot, linked to the construction of the "Rami Levy" supermarket and shopping complex. Busin...
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...
In Jabal Mukaber, East Jerusalem, Israeli authorities demolished the home of Ghassan Abu Jamal—killed after a 2014 attack—punishing his family despite no involvement in the crime. The demolition, which also damaged neighboring homes, and the revo...
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 ...
