PALESTINE’S LEGAL SCENE – Issue. 86
Your weekly survey of the most important publications and activities related to Palestine and law, from local and international sources
22- 28 August 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
- PLO Executive Committee calls on the international community to exert further pressure on Israel to cease its aggressive actions against the Palestinian people (August 22, 2021). For further details, click here
- Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) condemns Israel’s reduction of water amounts for Hebron. (August 22, 2021). For further details, click here
- Palestinian MOFAE holds Israeli Government responsible for settler crimes in West Bank. (August 23, 2021). For further details, click here
- Palestinian Prime Minister calls on Europe to pressure Israel to abide by the agreements signed regarding the Palestinian elections. (August 24, 2021). For further details, click here
- Palestinian PM condemns Israeli occupation’s killing of child Emad al-Hashash, calls for holding Israel to account. (August 24, 2021). For further details, click here
- PM Shtayyeh calls on Slovenia to contribute to reviving the political process on the basis of international legitimacy. (August 24, 2021). For further details, click here
- Riyad Mansour sends letters to U.N.: Ensuring Israel’s accountability is the only way to put an end to all violations. (August 24, 2021). For further details, click here
- Palestinian MOFAE: Bennett declaring his anti-peace stance as he anticipates meeting with U.S. President Biden. (August 25, 2021). For further details, click here
- The Permanent Observer Mission of the State of Palestine to the UN in Geneva calls for immediate action to release prisoner Anhar al-Deek. (August 26, 2021). For further details, click here
- Palestinian Ministry of Information condemns Israel’s detention of 8 Palestinian journalists south of Hebron. (August 27, 2021). For further details, click here
Judicial decrees, decisions, positions, and orders issued by official Israeli bodies
- Israeli PM: Israel will not seek to establish a Palestinian state during my term. (August 24, 2021). For further details, click here
- New settlement plan seeks to expropriate 68 dunams (about 17 acres) of land from the city of Qalqilya. (August 24, 2021). For further details, click here
Judicial decrees, decisions, positions, and orders issued by Arab, European, and international bodies
- UNRWA expresses deep regret at Israel’s illing of Palestinian child Emad al-Hashash, calls for protection of Palestinian lives. (August 26, 2021). For further details, click here
- UNICEF warns of inability to support Palestinian children due to budget deficit, especially after recent war on Gaza. (August 27, 2021). For further details, click here
Publications of human rights NGOs
- Human Rights Watch: Israeli air strikes on Gaza high-rise buildings violate international laws of war. (August 23, 2021). For further details, click here
- Al Mezan Center for Human Rights: Israeli forces target peaceful demonstrators east of Khan Yunis, Gaza. (August 25, 2021). For further details, click here
- Al Mezan Center for Human Rights: Israeli authorities continue to detain 7 bodies of Palestinians who died in Israeli prisons. (August 27, 2021). For further details, click here
Academic research and studies
- Researcher Fathi Ahmed publishes a master’s under title: “Criminal Proceedings in the International Criminal Court (ICC) System, Problematic Procedure and Double Standard Policy: The Case of Palestine.” (April 14, 2021). For further details, click here
- Researcher Noureddine Sudani publishes a paper titled: “Preliminary study of the International Criminal Court on the crimes of Israeli occupation in Palestine.” (April 28, 2021). For further details, click here
- Researcher Liwa Darawsheh publishes a paper entitled: “International Protection of Medical Services Personnel from the Perspective of International Humanitarian Law, and its Application to the Palestinian Case.” (May 23, 2021). For further details, click here
- Researcher Abdullah Odeh publishes a paper entitled: “The Impact of the International Boycott Movement “BDS” on Foreign Investments in Israeli Settlements in the West Bank.” (June 14, 2021). For further details, click here
Human rights conferences and events
- A union of Bahraini Political groups organizes event in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike (August 23, 2021). For further details click here
- American Jewish movement calls on Biden to take a stance against Bennett’s violations. (August 25, 2021). For further details, click here
