PALESTINE’S LEGAL SCENE – Vol. 62

Your weekly survey of the most important publications and activities related to Palestine and law, from local and international sources

7 – 13 March 2021

Issued every Sunday by Law for Palestine

This weekly report reviews the legal dynamics of the Palestine question, and everything related to international law and Palestine. The report includes an account of the most important publications, activities and conferences related to Palestine at the local, regional, international levels. The report further covers decisions, decrees, and judicial orders affecting the Palestinian cause, whether made at the official, academic or public levels. The report aims to be a reference for monitoring, documenting and archiving the latest human rights developments related to Palestine, and to present them to individuals, researchers, study centers, and official, academic and legal institutions concerned.

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Judicial decrees, decisions, positions, and orders issued by official Palestinian bodies

• Palestinian MOFAE condemns the ongoing attacks by settlers, calls on the international community to condemn the Israeli occupation. (Mar.7, 2021). For further details, click here
• The Palestinian National Council: State parliaments should pressure the Israeli occupation to stop the annexation scheme. (Mar.7, 2021). For further details, click here
• The Governor of Jerusalem condemns the Israeli continuation of the high-speed railway project and calls on the int’l community to put an end to war crimes against Jerusalemites. (Mar.7, 2021). For further details, click here
• Secretary-General of the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions calls for activating UN Resolution No. 1325 on women, security and peace, holding Israel accountable for its crimes. (Mar.8, 2021). For further details, click here
• Palestinian MOFAE condemns forced displacement of Palestinian citizens and Israel’s systematic plans for annexation. (March 8, 2021)For further details, click here
• Palestinian PM calls on U.S. administration to intervene to stop settlement activity and to preserve prospects of establishing a Palestinian state. (Mar. 9, 2021). For  further details, click here
• Palestinian MOFAE condemns the Israeli occupation soldiers’ assault on a group of feminists during event on International Women’s Day, considers the move a step towards eradication of Palestinian presence in occupied Jerusalem. (Mar. 9, 2021). For further details, click here
• Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on international organizations to provide protection for Palestinian archaeological and religious sites. (Mar.10, 2021).To check the news, click here
• Palestinian MOFAE: The international disregard for the ongoing Israeli violations constitutes a cover to protect the occupation from accountability. (Mar. 11, 2021). For further details, click here
• Palestinian MOFAE: lack of action by the international community encourages the Israeli violations against Palestinians and their religious sanctities. (Mar.12, 2021). For further details, click here 
• Palestinian MOFAE condemns the approval of Israeli Municipality of Jerusalem to establish Israeli sites in Sheikh Jarrah and calls on the Security Council to assume its responsibilities and protect the Palestinians. (March 13, 2021). For further details, click here
• Palestinian MOFAE condemns the Czech Republic’s opening of a branch of its embassy in Jerusalem, considers it a violation of international law. (Mar. 13, 2021). For further details, click here 

Judicial decrees, decisions, positions, and orders issued by Arab, European, and  international bodies

• The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ireland affirms his country’s support for a two-state solution based on international law.(Mar.7, 2021). For further details, click here 
• Czech Republic opens diplomatic representation in Jerusalem, and Israel welcomes the move. (Mar. 11, 2021). For further details, click here 

Publications of human rights NGOs

• Churches for Peace in the Middle East (CMEP) calls on Biden to resume diplomatic relations with the Palestinian Authority and restore financial support to UNRWA. (Mar.9, 2021). For further details, click here 
• The Independent Commission for Human Rights condemns the Israeli occupation forces ’storming of the headquarters of the Health Work Committees in Al-Bireh. (Mar. 11, 2021). For further details, click here

Academic research and studies

• Professor Richard Falk publishes his political memoir and his journey in struggle under the title: “Public Intellectual: The Life of a Citizen Pilgrim.” (Feb.1, 2021). For further details, click here
• Researchers David Kretzmer and Yaël Ronen publish a new edition of their book, titled “The Occupation of Justice: The Supreme Court in Israel and the Occupied Territories”.(Apr.21, 2021). For further details, click here
• Researcher Anan Al-Jaradat  publishes an article in the Journal of Political Studies and International Relations entitled: “The Jewish nationalism of the Israeli state and its impact on the existence of the Palestinian state.” (Mar. 11, 2021). For further details, click here