PALESTINE’S LEGAL SCENE – Vol. 69

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

25 Apr- 1 May 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 calls on the Security Council to activate its decisions and put an end to the continuing violations of the occupation against Jerusalemites and Palestinians. (Apr. 25, 2021). For further details, click here
• The Commission of Detainees’ Affairs warns against the deteriorating health condition of prisoner Ahmad Khasib due to his Thalassemia affliction. (Apr. 25, 2021). For further details, click here
• Palestinian PM holds the Israeli government accountable for settler attacks on al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. (Apr. 26, 2021). For further details, click here
• The Palestine National Council notifies worldwide parliaments of the occupation’s offences in Jerusalem and calls on them to declare their positions regarding these crimes. (Apr.26, 2021). For further details, click here
• Palestinian presidency welcomes Human Rights Watch’s report and labels it “a rightful and potent international testimony.” (April 27, 2021). For further details, click here
• Palestinian MOFAE condemns the maritime closure of Gaza Sea and considers it a flagrant violation of international law and a serious escalation of the occupation aggression against the Gaza Strip (Apr. 27, 2021). For further details, click here
• The Palestinian President calls on the EU representative to continue excreting pressure on Israel to hold the elections in Jerusalem. (Apr. 28, 2021). For further details, click here
• Palestinian MOFAE condemns the exercise of administrative and organizational powers by Settlements’ Council in the Northern Jordan Valley. (Apr. 27, 2021). For further details, click here
• Palestinian Foreign Minister calls on his Irish counterpart to pressure Israel not to obstruct the holding of the elections in Jerusalem and affirms that the decision to hold the elections is a Palestinian one. (Apr. 29, 2021). For further details, click here
• Palestinian MOFAE: The decision to evacuate the people of Humsa al-Fawqa is a true test of the Security Council’s credibility. (Apr. 29, 2021). For further details, click here
• Palestinian National Council calls on international and labor institutions to protect Palestinian workers. (May. 1, 2021). For further details, click here

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

• Israel announces it has completely closed the fishing zone in the Gaza Strip preventing the Palestinians from sailing. (Apr. 26, 2021). For further details, click here
• Israeli Minister of Defense discusses the Gaza situation with the UN special coordinator for the Middle East peace process. (Apr.26, 2021). For further details, click here
  
• Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Israel is not seeking to thwart the Palestinian elections. (Apr. 28, 2021). For further details, click here
• Israeli Supreme Court rejects a petition regarding the administrative detention issued against the Palestinian prisoner Juma’ah Al Juju. (Apr. 28, 2021). For further details, click here

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

• The Arab League condemns the occupation’s attack on the citizens of East Jerusalem and calls on the international community to show solidarity with the Palestinian people. (Apr. 25, 2021). For further details, click here
• The Arab Parliament condemns the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people in Jerusalem. (Apr. 25, 2021). For further details, click here
• Pakistan condemns Israel’s actions in Jerusalem and demands protection for the Palestinian people. (Apr. 26, 2021). For further details, click here 
• The British city of Dundee recognizes the state of Palestine during its municipal council vote. (Apr. 26, 2021). For further details, click here 
• The UAE calls on Israel to stop the attacks in Jerusalem and assume its responsibility. (Apr. 26, 2021). For further details, click here
• Belgian MP: Apartheid is a war crime, and Belgium will not be complicit in building illegal settlements in Palestine. (Apr. 27, 2021).  For further details, click here
• Jordan and Egypt’s Ministers for Foreign Affairs along with the United Nations Coordinator for Peace in the Middle East, are discussing the Israeli attacks in Jerusalem and stressing the importance of stopping them. (Apr. 25, 2021). For further details, click here
• Palestinian Rights Committee calls on Security Council to ensure elections take place in occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. (Apr.29, 2021). For further details, click here
• Turkish MFA attributes postponing the Palestinian elections to Israel’s refusal of holding it in Jerusalem. (Apr. 30, 2021). For further details, click here
• The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination unanimously acknowledges Palestine’s complaint against Israel. (Apr. 30, 2021). For further details, click here
• The European Parliament issues a resolution condemning UNRWA and binds its financial aid to the latter with conditions. (Apr. 30, 2021). For further details, click here

Publications of human rights NGOs

• Ir Amim publishes a report on the right of Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem to participate in the 2021 Palestinian elections (Apr. 26, 2021). For further details, click here
• Human Rights Watch reports on Israeli policies and regards them as Crimes of Apartheid and Persecution. (Apr. 27, 2021). For further details, click here
• Al Mezan Center issues a press release describing Israel’s arbitrary closure of the Gaza fishing zone as a form of collective punishment. (Apr. 27, 2021). For further details, click here
• B’Tselem issues a press release on the Human Rights Watch report and describes it as an urgent wake-up call. (Apr. 27, 2021). For further details, click here

Human rights conferences and events

• Euro-Med HRM condemns the Israeli occupation’s arresting of journalist Alaa al-Rimawi and calls for his immediate and unconditional release. (Apr. 29, 2021). For further details, click here