Israel held many Gaza prisoners in harsh and humiliating conditions

On January 28, Seven Israeli Human Rights organizations appealed to the Military Judge Advocate General and to Attorney General concerning the appalling conditions in which Palestinians arrested during the fighting in Gaza were held, and the humiliating and inhuman treatment to which they were subjected from the time of their arrest until their transfer to the custody of the Israel Prison Service.
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Israeli organizations: Stop use of phosphorous bombs

Based on reports in the media about the army's use of phosphorus bombs, various human rights organizations in Israel turned to the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and the Attorney General, demanding an end to the use of illegal weapons, which are, according to International Humanitarian Law, absolutely prohibited. (HaMoked: Center for the Defence of the Individual)
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Appeal: Israeli Security Agency preventing Gazan detainees from meeting with attorney

HaMoked has filed appeals on behalf of two detainees from the Gaza Strip who have thus far been prevented from meeting with a lawyer. The two are being held in an ISA interrogation facility in Ashkelon. (HaMoked: Center for the Defence of the Individual)
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Israeli High Court orders state to explain Gaza civilian policy

In a hearing on two petitions filed by Israeli human rights groups, the High Court today ordered the state to explain the delay in permitting evacuation of wounded Gazans and the reason for barring electricity supply for Gaza's crumbling infrastructure. (Gisha and Adalah)
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Petition: Supply information on Gazan detainees

On 8 Jan., HaMoked: Center for the Defence of the Individual petitioned the Israeli High Court to receive information on all Gazans being held by Israel since the fighting began, on behalf of 15 Palestinians whose arrest has been ascertained and many others who have not yet been identified. (HaMoked)
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Allow immediate evacuation of wounded and trapped civilians

In the last few hours, B'Tselem has been notified of civilians who are trapped in several places throughout the Gaza Strip, all under the Israeli army's control. B'Tselem demands that the army immediately allow ambulances to evacuate the dead and wounded and enable civilians to leave areas under its control. (B'Tselem)
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Israeli High Court to hear Gaza petitions tomorrow

On Friday, January 9, at 9:30 A.M., Israel's High Court will hear two urgent petitions from human rights groups in Israel. The petitions demand: that the army refrain from attacking medical teams in Gaza and permit the wounded to be evacuated to hospitals; and that the Defense Minister supply fuel and electricity to run Gaza's hospitals, water wells, and sewage pumps, and permit technicians to fix the crumbling infrastructure. (Adalah and Gisha)

B’Tselem to army: Evacuate wounded Gazans trapped in shelled buildings

B'Tselem has received a report that several wounded Palestinians are currently trapped in buildings shelled on Saturday night by the army, together with the bodies of their relatives. (B'Tselem)
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ACRI: Issue clear instructions for protection of Israeli workers

ACRI wrote to the Home Front Command demanding it issue full instructions for the protection of workers and people using public transport in Southern Israel. Proper sheltered areas must be accessible in all the regional workplaces defined as essential.
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