PALESTINE’S LEGAL SCENE – Vol. 77

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

20- 26 June 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 MOFA considers ongoing crimes against Palestinians proof that Bennett’s government has no intention to treat Palestinians with dignity. (June 20, 2021). For further details, click here
• The General Authority for Civil Affairs announces easing of restrictions at Gaza crossings. (June 21, 2021). For further details, click here
• The Commission of Detainees’ Affairs holds Israel fully responsible for the wellbeing of prisoner Eyad Hreybat. (June 21, 2021). For further details, click here
• Minister of Jerusalem Affairs: What is happening in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood is a dangerous escalation, international silence unacceptable. (June 22, 2021). For further details, click here
• The Palestinian Ministry of Education: The contents of the Palestinian national curricula is a sovereign matter, and the stance on any of its components will remain nationally independent. (June 23, 2021). For further details, click here
• Palestinian MOFA: Moving the embassy of Honduras to Jerusalem is a violation of international law. (June 24, 2021). For further details, click here

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

• The Israeli government delays vote on the Citizenship Law due to its potential effect on the reunion of Palestinian families. (June 21, 2021). For further details, click here
• The Israeli occupation forces order the halt to the construction of two houses and the removal of two electricity networks in Idna, west of Hebron. (June 20, 2021). For further details, click here
• Israeli occupation notifies a halt to construction in an agricultural facility west of Bethlehem under the pretext of lacking a permit. (June 20, 2021). For further details, click here
• Israeli court approves the demolition of prisoner Montaser Shalabi’s house. (June 23, 2021). For further details, click here

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

• Egyptian President El-Sisi emphasizes the need for Palestinians and Israelis to return to peace negotiations to reach a final resolution. (June 21, 2021). For further details, click here
• UNRWA launches a $164 Million humanitarian and early recovery appeal for Gaza. (June 21, 2021). For further details, click here
• Algeria renews its support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital. (June 22, 2021). For further details, click here
• The Secretary-General of the Arab League: “Without a serious peace process supported by the international community, the situation in Palestine will explode again.” (June 23, 2021). For further details, click here
• The Arab League of states condemns the Republic of Honduras’ opening of its embassy in Jerusalem. (June 24, 2021). For further details, click here
• The United Nations pushes for lasting ceasefire and more humanitarian aid in Gaza at the monthly Security Council session. (June 24, 2021). For further details, click here

Publications of human rights NGOs

• The Palestinian Prisoner’s Club holds the Israeli occupation responsible for the life of the sick prisoner Ali Al-Haroub. (June 21, 2021). For further details, click here
• Amnesty International: Israeli police target Palestinians with discriminatory arrests, torture and use of unlawful force. (June 24, 2021). For further details, click here

Human rights conferences and events

• FMEP organizes a webinar on researching, teaching, and asserting the reality of the Nakba. (June 21, 2021). For further details, click here
• The Center for Palestine Studies at Columbia University organizes a virtual event entitled: “The Israeli Academy and the Palestinian Struggle: Accounts of Recent Events on University Campuses.” (June 23, 2021). For further details, click here