Michael Lynk
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The Guardian has created a stunning visual map of the scale of destruction in Gaza. Homes, mosques, libraries, churches, schools, universities -- everything that makes civil life possible -- erased.
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Another war on Gaza. More disproportionate violence. More disproportionate deaths, injuries and property destruction. More human misery. More silence from the West. The path to peace is through justice and human rights, which starts with ending the medieval blockade of Gaza.
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Aggression by one state against another is a clear violation of the fundamental principles of international law. So is occupation and annexation by a state over territory that doesn't belong to it, whether it is Russia in Ukraine or Israel in Palestine.
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Are you amused by the single-minded focus on Russian violations of international law? Me neither. International law is not a menu a la carte: it applies with equal force to the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
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An 80 year-old Palestinian American encounters Israeli soldiers in his West Bank village as he drives home from playing cards. An hour later, he is dead. Say his name: Omar As'ad
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On 27 April, three fmr. Special Rapporteurs for the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, including myself, urged the UN leadership to publicly defend our successor, Ms. Francesca Albanese, who has been the target of relentless smear campaigns 🧵 1/8
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A new comprehensive UN study concludes that the 56 year old Israeli occupation is illegal, having breached fundamental norms of international law. A must read for anyone interested in international justice.
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In criticizing the Amnesty report on Monday, Israeli FM Yair Lapid stated that "Israel...is committed to international law." Can someone explain to me how this squares with building 300 settlements, which is a "flagrant violation under international law", as per UNSC 2334? (1)
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Al Jazeera has published a fine article on the campaign targeting UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for her human rights advocacy. Scratch a critic of the UN's work on Palestine, and you will find a staunch defender of the Israeli occupation.
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Yet another attack on Palestinian civil society. Yet another attempt to silence well-respected Palestinian voices critical of the 55 year old occupation. I welcome the concern shown by EU member states and UN agencies, but only accountability with teeth will make a difference.
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What does international law say about the conduct of Israel and Hamas during this current assault on Gaza? Read my new post published by DAWN:
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Amnesty International has released a comprehensive and responsible report on apartheid in Israel/Palestine. If you can't read the 200+ pages of the report, watch this powerful 14 minute video:
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President Biden will likely be the first US president since Gerald Ford not to initiate even a pretend peace process between Israel and Palestine. Read Alex Kane's remarkable article on Biden's eyes-wide-open encouragement of apartheid.
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As Special Rapporteur, I call upon Israel to end its practice of administrative detention (AD), which imprisons Palestinians without charge, trial or conviction. Amal Nakhleh is one of many children held under AD by Israel via
@FRANCE24
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The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a resolution today condemning Russia's invasion: 141-5-35. To be applauded. Will the UNGA also take action on its resolution for Palestinian self-determination, which it adopted 168-5-10 on 16 December?
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I join 11 other UN human rights experts today to request the international community to support the 6 Palestinian organizations under attack by the Israeli government. Defend the defenders.
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My UN statement on the violence in Palestine and Israel: No-more-quarter measures -- the international community must take decisive steps to end the structural discrimination inherent in the occupation.
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There are close to 300 Israeli settlements in the OPT.
They are a "flagrant violation under international law", says the UN Security Council. Are they also a war crime? Read my new article, published by DAWN
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"When the ICJ delivered its remarkable judgement, its measured tones masked a damning verdict". Read my article in DAWN on the ICJ's interim ruling on South Africa's genocide application against Israel:
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30+ UN human rights experts have hailed the remarkable ICJ ruling on South Africa's application re genocide: "Israel cannot continue to bombard, displace and starve the population of Gaza."
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Israeli settler violence is more than a few bad apples. Michael Sfard, the intrepid human rights lawyer, insightfully explains how integral it is to the strategy of a forever occupation.
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I joined five UN human rights experts today in calling Israel's housing policies in the OPT racial segregation. We say its name: apartheid. We also call for accountability, which is the missing key to ending the occupation.
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I delivered my 12th, & final, report to the UN Human Rights Council on 25 March, focusing on apartheid in the OPT. Here is my 11 minute presentation to the HRC:
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Israel has imprisoned a World Vision aid worker from Gaza for almost 6 years on charges of funding terrorism. External audits have found no wrongdoing. His trial has breached due process standards. Say his name: Mohammad el-Halabi
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An 18 year old Palestinian goes for a hike in the West Bank hills beside his refugee camp with his best friend. Israeli soldiers shot him with no provocation. Say his name: Amar Shafiq Abu Afifa
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My March 2022 UN report on apartheid in the OPT: "With the eyes of the international community wide open, Israel has imposed upon Palestine an apartheid reality in a post-apartheid world"
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My successor as UN SR OPT, Francesca Albanese, is gifted with professionalism, empathy, commitment and the head and heart of a human rights expert. She will blaze the way ahead.
As I officially take up functions of SRoPt, the occupation tightens its grip over civil society, and settler violence/army excessive use of force grow more vicious. My work will hinge on the Law to protect those under occupation untill the day the occupation is fully dismantled.
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B'Tselem has published an excellent report on the illegal Israeli settlement of Evyatar, and the killing of 7 Palestinians protesting the theft of their lands. Say their names.
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Against this background, we call on
@antonioguterres
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@volker_turk
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@UN_HRC
to actively take every reasonable step as UN leaders to ensure that Ms. Albanese is publicly defended against the slanders and misrepresentations hurled at her /7
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Administrative detention -- jail without charges, evidence, trial or conviction -- should be unthinkable. Especially for an 18 year old who is seriously ill. Say his name: Amal Nakhleh
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75 years ago, on 31 August 1947, UNSCOP released its report proposing the partition of Palestine. My short essay describes what happened. Partition was a pernicious answer to a colonial problem.
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During our respective terms, Richard Falk, John Dugard and myself experienced incessant, sharp and malicious attacks, for no other reason than criticizing Israel for its systematic and serious human rights violations in the context of its 55 year old occupation of Palestine /2
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@antonioguterres
@volker_turk
@UN_HRC
Doing so will protect the reputation and effectiveness of a remarkable human rights advocate, enhance the UN’s indispensable role in searching for a just solution to the question of Palestine and protect the integrity and effectiveness of the UN human rights system at large /END
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Instead of addressing the substance of her legal analysis and illuminating reports, the attacks seek to delegitimize and silence Ms. Albanese – in a context in which Israel is entrenching its occupation, annexation and apartheid in Palestine /4
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With deep regret and concern, we are witnessing the same destructive patterns of attack directed towards our successor, Ms. Francesca Albanese – but with even greater ferocity and mean-spiritedness /3
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During our respective terms, the UN leadership did not do enough to speak out against the unremitting attacks against us, which only emboldened the Israeli government and organizations politically aligned with it to throw mud at our mandate at every available opportunity /6
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More than that, the latest wave of attacks exposed the political agenda behind the campaign against Ms. Albanese: to permanently abolish the UN Human Rights Council’s mandate for a Special Rapporteur addressing the chronic human rights crisis in Palestine /5
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In 2021, 79 children died by violence in Israel/Palestine: 78 Palestinian children and 1 Israeli child. 79 too many. Say their names
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Academic freedom continues to shrink in Palestine. The Israeli military is further restricting who can teach and study at Palestinian universities. Critical minds are vital to fostering democracy and opposing alien rule.
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(2) Discriminatory property laws are at the heart of the home evictions in Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan. Nothing has changed from the Special Rapporteurs' statement last May:
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I have just published a comment at DAWN on the US's decision to again protect Israel from scrutiny at the United Nations Security Council.
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Last week, 4 UN Special Rapporteurs wrote to the Netherlands government, asking it to reconsider its decision to end funding of the Palestinians NGO UAWC: (1)
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An excellent article in the Wash Post about extra-judicial killings in Jenin, including the death of a 14 year old Palestinian boy. All of this is illegal.
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Of all the many astute comments on the 30th anniversary of the failed Oslo accords, Daniel Levy's piece stands out for its penetrating analysis. "The language of peace serving illegality"
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From under the rubble, a story of resilience from Gaza. Samir Mansour's bookstore, destroyed by Israeli airstrike in May 2021, is reopening, with money and books donated from around the world.
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This Thursday (21), I am speaking at a webinar organized by the Arab Center, Washington at 10 am (EDT) on my latest UN report, regarding apartheid in the OPT.
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Toronto Star has published an op-ed by Alex Neve, Sharry Aiken and myself, calling for a human rights based approach to end the current Israeli-Gaza conflict and to end the occupation.
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A brand new book on the Israeli occupation of Palestine -- A Day in the Life of Abed Salama -- written by a foremost human rights chronicler. I always learn a lot from anything Nathan Thrall writes.
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A Palestinian lawyer is shot dead in Nablus by Israeli troops when taking children to school. Say his name: Mohammed Assaf
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Is this International Law for Thee, but Not for Me? Dare I say Double-Standards? International law applies to all equally, and is not meant to be an umbrella that folds up at the first hint of rain. 8/8
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Mohammed al-Halabi's arrest, interrogation and trial by Israel is not worthy of a democratic state. Praise to World Vision, his employer, for standing with him.
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Is the International Community Giving Israel Permission to Deepen its Occupation?
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In the Middle East, why does power matter more than justice? No one should justify Hamas' attacks on Israeli civilians, and no one should justify Israel's attacks on Palestinian civilians. Read Stephen Walt for a perceptive insight.
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Honoured to contribute to a roundtable on the Nabka, organized by DAWN, with leading thinkers from Palestine, Israel and beyond. The Nakba is not just an historical event, but an ongoing injustice:
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The Dutch government replied this week, re-affirming its position. As Israel shrinks the civil space for Palestinian NGOs, this is a disappointment: (2)
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Richard Falk, John Dugard and I have published a new book recounting our experiences as UN special rapporteurs for human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory 1/2
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Or annexing occupied territory (East Jerusalem), which is "null and void and must be rescinded forthwith", as per UNSC 478 (1980) and breaches the rule against" the acquisition of terrtiory by force"? (2)
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The 2m Palestinians in Gaza are afflicted by repressive rule internally and a suffocating 15 year blockade externally. But light gets in through the cracks. A beautiful story about the Delia arts centre:
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The evictions of Palestinians in East Jerusalem from their homes by Israeli settlers using discriminatory Israeli property laws and dubious ownership transfers is ongoing. Today, the Salem family. Tomorrow...
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I joined Omar Shakir and Geoffrey Nice on Al Jazeera to discuss how international law is being broken by Israel and Hamas in the current crisis.
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Almost 6 years after Mohammed El-Halabi's arrest by Israel & more than 160 court sessions, the Gaza World Vision officer still sits in an Israeli prison. Forensic audits have cleared him. Fundamental fairness demands his immediate release.
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This Friday (22), I am speaking at a
@ColumbiaLaw
webinar with Omar Shakir of Human Rights Watch on "Israel's Apartheid Against Palestinians: International Legal Dimensions." Event starts at 2 PM EST (9 PM Jerusalem time). To register:
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UN Human Rights experts released a new statement, condemning Russian attacks against civilians. There must be accountability for war crimes. We welcome the ICC investigation.
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While in Ireland to speak with political and diplomatic decision-makers about the human rights situation in Palestine, I had the honour of meeting with Irish President Michael Higgins.
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Today, I joined dozens of other UN human rights experts demanding that Russia immediately end its aggression against Ukraine. We are deeply worried about the harm to human rights and the assault on international law.
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Canada has a clear statement supporting human rights defenders. So Minister Melanie Joly: Why the diplomatic laryngitis when Israel declares the 7 Palestinians HR organizations to be illegal? Human rights is not terrorism.
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Pres. Biden today sanctioned violent Israeli settlers. Is this the politics of distraction? The real issue is not settlers but the 300 Israeli settlements, which are a war crime under inter'l law and the engine of the illegal occupation.
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Honoured to be part of DAWN's roundtable on the meaning and consequence's of the ICJ ruling in South Africa v Israel on the Genocide Convention.
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In August 2022, after the ICJ issued provisional measures against Myanmar, Canada joined a statement with other states: “We reiterate that Myanmar must comply with the ICJ’s provisional measures order.” 6/8
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The deliberate destruction of civilian buildings by an occupying power not absolutely required by military needs is not only a war crime, but may also be part of a successful genocide claim. The NYT reports on Israel's razing of entire Gaza neighbourhoods
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During our respective terms, Richard Falk, John Dugard and myself experienced incessant, sharp and malicious attacks, for no other reason than criticizing Israel for its systematic and serious human rights violations in the context of its 55 year old occupation of Palestine /2
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A wonderful review by Mandy Turner of Protecting Human Rights in Occupied Palestine, by Richard Falk, John Dugard and myself. Proud to see the book gaining attention for the work of UN Special Rapporteurs in promoting a rights-based approach
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Very curious. In May 2022, the ICJ issued provisional measures against Russia. Canada said: “We welcome the Court’s ruling and strongly urge Russia to comply with his legally binding order….ICJ is a pillar of the rules-based international order.” 5/8
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The former Attorney General of Israel, Michael Ben-Yair, has called his country an apartheid regime. He joins two former Israeli ambassadors to South Africa, a former Israeli minister of education, a former head of Shin Bet ...
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In November 2023, after the ICJ issued provisional measures against Syria, Canada and the Netherlands said: “We welcome this decision of the Court…The order issued today is binding upon Syria. It must now immediately implement these provisional measures.” 7/8
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On Friday, the ICJ ruled a plausible case of genocide had been made regarding Israel’s military operations in Gaza. It pointed to the “catastrophic humanitarian situation” in Gaza. as well as dehumanizing statements about Palestinians made by senior Israeli political leaders 1/8
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Or refuses to implement the 4th Geneva Convention, as demanded by the UNSC in 2334? (3)
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Bennett: "...I oppose a Palestinian state, and I am making it impossible to conduct diplomatic negotiations that might lead to a Palestinian state." (2)
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The ICJ ordered a series of provisional measures against Israel: stop the killing and injuring of Palestinians + allow “urgently needed” humanitarian aid + stop genocidal incitement. It ordered Hamas to release the hostages. The ICJ stated that its orders are legally binding. 2/8
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Netanyahu responded by stating the ruling was “blatant discrimination”. Yoav Gallant, Defense Minister called the ruling “antisemitic”. Following the ruling, Israel’s war has continued without halt. 3/8
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Instead of addressing the substance of her legal analysis and illuminating reports, the attacks seek to delegitimize and silence Ms. Albanese – in a context in which Israel is entrenching its occupation, annexation and apartheid in Palestine /4
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Canadian FM Melanie Joly stated, after the ICJ ruling, that while Canada supports the ICJ, “our support does not mean that we accept the premise of the case brought by South Africa. It is for the ICJ to make a final decision on the case, which it has not done today.” 4/8
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@ArdiImseis
and I co-authored this letter to UK FM James Cleverly, requesting him to apply international law consistently and NOT move the UK embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. To do so would endorse Israel's illegal annexation.
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Earlier in February, I was honoured to be part of a Trade Union Congress (UK) delegation in London in support of international law and Palestinian rights. We met with MPs, a member of the House of Lords and trade union leaders.
🇵🇸 Last month the TUC hosted a delegation in support of our work on respecting Palestinian rights and international law.
We welcomed Susan Power of
@alhaq_org
,
@MichaelLynk5
of the
@UN
, and others.
Read a report of the delegation here.
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During our respective terms, the UN leadership did not do enough to speak out against the unremitting attacks against us, which only emboldened the Israeli government and organizations politically aligned with it to throw mud at our mandate at every available opportunity /6
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Against this background, we call on
@antonioguterres
,
@volker_turk
and the president of
@UN_HRC
to actively take every reasonable step as UN leaders to ensure that Ms. Albanese is publicly defended against the slanders and misrepresentations hurled at her /7
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On Thursday, 16 February at 12 pm (EST), the Arab Center (DC) will host Richard, John and me in a virtual panel to discuss our new book and our experiences working on Palestine within the UN human rights system. You are welcomed to join. 2/2
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More than that, the latest wave of attacks exposed the political agenda behind the campaign against Ms. Albanese: to permanently abolish the UN Human Rights Council’s mandate for a Special Rapporteur addressing the chronic human rights crisis in Palestine /5
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With deep regret and concern, we are witnessing the same destructive patterns of attack directed towards our successor, Ms. Francesca Albanese – but with even greater ferocity and mean-spiritedness /3
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Israeli PM Bennett gives the funeral oration for the 2SS: "There will be no Oslo as long as I am prime minister, and if there is an Oslo, there will be no government..." (1)
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Salihiya family home destroyed Wednesday by Israeli police in Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem (1)
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Doing so will protect the reputation and effectiveness of a remarkable human rights advocate, enhance the UN’s indispensable role in searching for a just solution to the question of Palestine and protect the integrity and effectiveness of the UN human rights system at large /END
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OHCHR | Five years after UNSC Resolution 2334, international accountability to end the Israeli occupation is more important than ever
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