IMEU Institute for Middle East Understanding
Israeli airstrikes that demolished four high-rise buildings in the Gaza Strip during the war in May apparently violated international laws of war, a leading international human rights group said Monday, calling on the Israeli military to produce evidence justifying the attacks. Human Rights Watch noted that although no one was harmed in the airstrikes, the attacks damaged neighboring buildings, left dozens of people homeless and destroyed scores of businesses.
on August 23, 2021
Lawmakers urge secretary of state to press for full reopening of border crossings and work to get clear guidance on what goods and materials can be brought into Gaza
on August 19, 2021
In a split decision of 2-to-1, the Court determined that the Israeli military has the authority to hold Palestinian bodies as bargaining chips, even without relying on a Cabinet Decision; Justice Amit, who dissented, ruled that the initial decision to hold Erekat’s body was illegal, and that he was not convinced of the relevance of the secret material presented by military
on August 19, 2021
Scores of unarmed Palestinians, including children, have been murdered since the end of Israel's May assault. Yet this is now so normal, the Israeli media and army barely mention it
on August 18, 2021
A controversial elevator project is said to be an attempt to 'Judaise' the historical Islamic site rather than facilitate special needs access
on August 18, 2021
Palestinian health ministry and witnesses says four killed following Israeli Border Police incursion into refugee camp
on August 16, 2021
A Times video team spent weeks in the territory after the 11-day war between Israel and Hamas to document the trauma and grief of those caught in the middle.
on August 10, 2021
Mohammed al-Alaami went shopping with his father and siblings, when ‘insane shooting started,’ as the father described it. He told the children to keep their heads down and drove on
on August 9, 2021
More than 2 million people live in the Gaza Strip and a growing population means new housing units are needed urgently
on August 9, 2021