Judicial decrees, decisions, positions, and orders issued by Arab, European, and international bodies:
- UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese stated that what is taking place in Gaza is not a war but genocide, noting that 2,700 entire families have been wiped out, leaving thousands of sole survivors. She further stressed that ending the Israel’s apartheid system would represent liberation for both Palestinians and Israelis.
- UN experts warned that Israel’s suspension of 37 international organisations operating in Gaza and the West Bank constitutes a violation of international law and may expose Israeli leaders to criminal liability.
- The French judiciary issued two arrest warrants against two French-Israeli activists on charges of complicity in genocide for obstructing the delivery of aid to Gaza.
- More than 400 former European diplomats called on the European Union to press Israel to improve the humanitarian situation.
- A joint statement by the foreign ministers of several Arab and Islamic states condemned Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire, a position supported by the European Commissioner for Equality and Crisis Management.
- The United Nations condemned Israel’s demolition of the UNRWA Sheikh Jarrah compound in East Jerusalem, describing it as a grave violation of UN immunities.
- UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini described the demolition as an unprecedented escalation aimed at erasing the Palestinian refugee issue, later noting that the compound had been set ablaze following the raid. He warned that “A lost moral compass opens a barbaric new era”.
- The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the League of Arab States and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by an Israeli minister, affirming that Israel has no sovereignty over Jerusalem.
- UNRWA reported that in the West Bank, the “Iron Wall” operation in Jenin has become the largest Israeli military operation in decades, resulting in the displacement of approximately 33,000 refugees and the complete emptying of several camps.
- Lazzarini warned of record levels of violence in the West Bank since October 2023, with more than 1,000 Palestinians killed and relentless settler attacks continuing amid widespread impunity.
- UNICEF reported that more than 100 children have been killed since the start of the Gaza ceasefire, in addition to deaths caused by extreme cold.
- UNRWA stated that children in Gaza have been deprived of routine vaccinations for over two years, exposing them to preventable diseases.
- The head of the UN Office for Project Services stated that more than 60 million tonnes of rubble cover Gaza and that its removal may take over seven years, amid risks from unexploded ordnance, hazardous waste and human remains.
- UNRWA described Gaza as the most dangerous place in the world for journalists and humanitarian workers, noting Israel’s continued ban on the independent entry of international journalists.
- Documents revealed that US diplomats at the American embassy in Israel blocked an early warning that Northern Gaza had turned into an “Apocalyptic Wasteland” with dire shortages of food and medical aid.
- The UN Secretary-General described the launch of the second phase of the US President’s plan as an important step, while stressing the need to comply with international law.
- The White House announced the formation of a “National Committee for the Administration of Gaza” and an international Peace Council chaired by President Trump, as well as the appointment of a High Representative for Gaza and a commander of an international stabilisation force.
- President Trump formally ratified the Board of Peace charter, granting it the status of an international organisation.
- Documents revealed that the US Secretary of State targeted academics solely because of their support for Palestinian rights.
Judicial decrees, decisions, positions, and orders issued by official Palestinian bodies:
- The Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf reported that Israeli forces stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque 280 times since the beginning of 2025 as part of ongoing violations against holy sites.
- The Jerusalem Governorate warned that the Israeli municipality had allocated substantial budgets for the construction and expansion of settler roads around the city as part of a strategy to link settlements and consolidate control over Jerusalem. It also warned of a plan to complete the registration of land in occupied Jerusalem in the Israeli land registry by 2029, describing it as the most dangerous settlement measure since 1967, as it entrenches ownership in favour of the occupying authorities. It further condemned the expansion of the Adam settlement north of Jerusalem and the opening of the so-called “Pilgrimage Road” tunnel in Silwan as steps aimed at consolidating annexation.
- The National Campaign to Retrieve the Bodies of Martyrs announced that Israel is withholding the bodies of 776 Palestinians from Gaza in so-called “numbered graves” and morgues, including 96 prisoners, 77 children and 10 women. The campaign condemned the exhumation of more than 250 bodies, describing it as a war crime, and called for their return, international access for verification, and an independent international investigation.
Judicial decrees, decisions, positions, and orders issued by official Israeli bodies:
- The Knesset National Security Committee continued deliberations on an amendment to the Penal Code introducing the death penalty for individuals described as “terrorists”, ahead of final approval. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated that the proposal would apply to perpetrators of the 7 October attacks and thereafter.
- The Knesset approved a law prohibiting the employment in Israel’s education system of individuals holding academic degrees from Palestinian universities, including Palestinian citizens of Israel who studied in the West Bank.
- The Supreme Court refrained from ruling on a petition by the Foreign Press Association seeking independent access to Gaza, instead requesting an update from the government by 31 March, while the ban in place since October 2023 remains.
- Peace Now reported that the Civil Administration declared 694 dunams near Wadi Qana as “state land”, potentially paving the way for a new settlement in what is described as the last contiguous Palestinian area east of Qalqilya.
- Israel announced the reopening of the Rafah crossing for pedestrian traffic in accordance with the ceasefire agreement, in coordination with Egypt and under EU supervision, subject to prior security clearance and limited to residents who left Gaza during the war.
- A bill was introduced to establish a “Judea and Samaria Heritage Authority” with broad powers over archaeological sites in the West Bank.
- The Israeli government announced plans to legalise approximately 140 agricultural outposts in the West Bank.
Publications of human rights NGOs:
- The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a series of criminal complaints in Austria, the United States, Greece and Australia against Israeli soldiers and officials, including the Defence Minister and the President, on charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity and incitement to genocide.
- Al-Haq filed a complaint in Switzerland against Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat in connection with settlement activity and international crimes in Gaza.
- Adalah submitted two petitions to the Israeli Supreme Court: one challenging legislation targeting UNRWA in East Jerusalem, and another demanding an autopsy and the immediate return of the body of a young Palestinian man to his family.
- Physicians for Human Rights published a report entitled: “Destroying Hope for the Future: Reproductive Violence in Gaza”.
- B’Tselem documented testimonies from former Palestinian detainees, describing Israeli prisons as a network of torture camps. It also reported that months of sustained settler violence, backed by the state, led to the displacement of the last remaining Palestinian families in Ras Ein al-Auja. Since October 2023, Israel has forcibly displaced 45 Palestinian communities in the West Bank, with partial displacement of 12 others, amounting to what the organisation described as a policy of ethnic cleansing.
- Forensic Architecture reported that the “yellow line” in Gaza has been transformed into a physical barrier consolidating Israeli control over more than 53% of the territory following the ceasefire.
- A Guardian investigation, based on Israeli and UN sources, reported that armed settlers have been integrated into Israeli army reserve units operating as militias, implicated in violent attacks and forced displacement, while senior military leadership has failed to act.
- The Lemkin Institute condemned efforts within Germany to deny the genocide in Gaza.
- The Israel/Palestine director at Human Rights Watch resigned in protest at the organisation’s decision to withhold a report accusing Israel of crimes against humanity for denying Palestinian refugees the right of return.
- Amnesty International warned against the potential resumption of UK arms sales to Israel.
- Médecins Sans Frontières described Israel’s ban on its operations in Gaza and the West Bank as catastrophic for Palestinians and aimed at obstructing humanitarian aid. The organisation refused to hand over data relating to its Palestinian staff for security reasons and was subsequently formally instructed by Israel to leave Gaza for alleged non-compliance with registration requirements.
- Ir Amim warned that the Israeli government is moving decisively to complete the registration of all land in East Jerusalem by 2029.
Research and academic studies (in Arabic and English):
- The journal DergiParkpublished a research paper by the researcher Mohammad Yousef titled: “The Denial of the displaced Palestinians’ Right of Return: Between ICC & Zionist Ideology”.
- The Lancet published a research paper by Eric Reinhart and Joelle M Abi-Rached titled: “Health, Human Rights, and the Palestinian Exception“.
- Journal of Al-Quds Open University for Humanities and Social Studies published a research paper by the researcher Mohamed Saad Ali Zakarneh and others, titled: “Torture of the Palestinian Prisoners and Detainees in Light of Israeli Practices and International Protection”.
- The journal Kvinder, Køn & Forskning published a paper by Sophia Zisakou entitled: “Decolonization Truth lessons from Palestine”.
- DergiPark also published a research paper by Mohammad Yousef entitled: “The Palestinian Refugees’ Right Of Return As A Conditio Sine Qua Non For Israel’s United Nations Membership: A Legal Analysis”.
Opinion Pieces and Features:
- Al Jazeera published an article by Hassan Ben Imran entitled “The UK is taking political prisoners to evade accountability for genocide”.
- +972 Magazine published an opinion piece by Hanno Hauenstein titled: “Germany Never Stopped Arming Israel’s Genocide”.
- Arab News published an op-ed by Hani Hazaimeh titled: “Palestinians need their rights, not temporary arrangements”.
- +972 Magazine published an opinion piece by Samah Salaime titled: “‘Impunity Won’t Last Forever’: What Gives Francesca Albanese Hope”.
- CounterPunch published an op-ed by Ken Orphan titled: “Trump’s “Boards of Peace” is a Grift in a Global Scale”.
- Mondoweiss published an op-ed by Rifat Kassis titled: “Mike Huckabee Is Interfering with the Work and Witness of Churches in the Holy Land with a Goal of Silencing Palestinian Christians“.
- Mondoweiss published an article by Ahmad Al-Qarout entitled: “The new era of Israeli expansionism and the war economy that fuels it.”
- +972 magazine published an article by Amos Brison titled:“The Legal Fight to Open Gaza to the Foreign Press Has Failed. It Is Time to Change Course.” (
- Reuters published an article by Andrew R.C. Marshall and others entitled: “In Trump’s war on global justice, court staff and U.N. face terrorist?grade sanctions.”
- The Palestine Chronicle published an article by Robert Inlakesh entitled: “The Gaza Ceasefire Has No Phase Two, Only a Permanent Limbo – Analysis.”
Human Rights Achievements and Impact
- Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights and Consumer Affairs opened a formal investigation into Israeli tourism companies suspected of promoting activities linked to settlements built on occupied Palestinian land, following Israel’s participation in the FITUR international tourism fair in Madrid.
Upcoming human rights opportunities and events:
- Ghent University (Belgium) announced a fully funded PhD position under a European Research Council (ERC) project focused on documenting violations of international law in the Palestinian context and developing grassroots transitional justice models.
- The Global Sumud Flotilla announced a large-scale international humanitarian mobilisation scheduled for 29 March 2026, involving a coordinated maritime flotilla and land convoy with participants from over 100 countries, aimed at breaking the blockade and delivering aid to Gaza.
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