Palestinian civilians are trapped between escalating settler violence in the occupied West Bank and fear-based Hamas rule in the Gaza Strip, investigators appointed by the UN Human Rights Council said on Tuesday in a new report.
Responding to the Hong Kong government gazetting legislation that makes clear the city’s Chief Executive can designate certain criminal cases as national security cases, Joey Siu, the spokesperson of Amnesty International Hong Kong Overseas, said: “It is deeply alarming that the Hong Kong authorities continue to reinforce the powers of the city’s national security laws, […] The post Hong Kong: New powers for Chief Executive in ‘national security’ cases undermine fair trial rights appeared first on Amnesty International .
Gaza Health Ministry demands release of detained medics The Gaza Health Ministry demanded the immediate release of two ambulance drivers detained by the Israeli armed militias, Haaretz reported. The drivers were among seven Palestinian Red Crescent crew members stopped and detained on Gaza's main Salah al-Din highway while carrying out medical duties. The militants also detained civilians, local reports said.
Simple pleasures, personal goals and everyday purchases have become out of reach for many Iranian teenagers, who told Iran International that economic hardship is reshaping their lives and dimming their hopes for the future.
Karim Khan denies all allegations of sexual misconduct and his lawyers say he rejects the decision in the strongest terms.
Video: Israeli forces arrest Palestinian man and use him as human shield A video posted on social media reportedly shows Israeli soldiers using a Palestinian man as a human shield after detaining him during a raid in Hebron’s al-Fawwar camp in the occupied West Bank. A video posted on social media reportedly shows Israeli soldiers using a Palestinian man as a human shield after detaining him during a raid in Hebron’s al-Fawwar camp in the occupied West Bank. pic.
Twenty governments oppose new Israeli rules for aid groups The governments of 18 European countries, along with Australia and Japan, have expressed concern over new Israeli registration requirements for humanitarian organisations operating in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, warning that the measures could significantly hamper aid efforts. In a joint statement, the 20 countries said the regulations would severely restrict the ability of aid groups to respond to the humanitarian crisis, noting that most of Gaza’s population continues to rely on life-saving assistance. The statement followed a ruling by Israel’s highest court upholding the measures, which have led to dozens of organisations being barred from operating after refusing to provide detailed information about their Palestinian and international staff.
(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images) U. S. Customs and Border Protection stopped a Somali referee selected to work the World Cup from entering the United States.
Italy investigates Israeli minister over abuse of Gaza flotilla activists Italian authorities are investigating Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over his treatment of activists seized from the Global Sumud Flotilla, Italy’s ANSA news agency reports. Israeli forces intercepted the aid boats in international waters as activists tried to break Israel’s siege of Gaza and deliver desperately needed humanitarian supplies. Video showed Ben-Gvir taunting largely foreign activists as they knelt on the floor with their arms bound.
For more than two years, prisoners have staged weekly hunger strikes against one of the world’s deadliest execution sprees—despite facing execution, torture, and retaliation June 8, 2026 — As Iranian authorities carry out executions at a pace unmatched in decades, death row prisoners and political detainees across the country have sustained an extraordinary act of […] The post As Executions Surge in Iran, Prisoners Risk Their Lives to Protest the State’s Killings appeared first on Center for Human Rights in Iran .
Palestine Action: Judge refuses recusing self from sentence hearing amid bias claims Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Mon, 06/08/2026 - 16:41 Defendants accused Justice Johnson of bias and demanded he step aside from case, in which he is expected to add a 'terrorism connection' to the defendants' criminal charges The defendants from left to right: Jordan Devlin, Leona Kamio, Charlotte Head, Fatema Rajwani, Zoe Rogers and Samuel Corner (Screengrab/X) Off The presiding judge in a Palestine Action trial has refused an application by defendants to remove himself from their sentencing hearing over claims of bias. Defendants in the case had filed an application for the recusal of Justice Jeremy Johnson from their sentencing hearing on Friday, in which he is expected to add a “terrorism connection” to their charges. During a hearing at the Old Bailey on Monday, Johnson said that “any fair minded observer would not consider a real possibility of bias.
Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya placed in solitary confinement, lawyer says Submitted by Mera Aladam on Mon, 06/08/2026 - 11:24 Palestinian doctor's lawyer said he is kept shackled all day and receives no medical care despite poor health Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, who was abducted from Gaza and detained in late December 2024, has reportedly faced abuse and mistreatment in Israeli detention (X) Off A lawyer representing Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya has warned that he was recently transferred to solitary confinement in Israeli custody despite suffering from various health conditions. During his last visit to Abu Safiya on 26 May, Nasser Odeh reported that the doctor was held in "harsh conditions", where he experienced medical neglect, regular beatings, deprivation of food and water, and had his limbs shackled during detention. Abu Safiya, who was abducted from Gaza and detained in late December 2024, has reportedly faced abuse and mistreatment in Israeli detention.
Los Angeles [US], June 8(ANI): Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi's one-year prison sentence has been upheld by a court in Iran following a retrial linked to charges of 'propaganda activity against the regime. ' According to Deadline, Tehran Revolutionary Court Judge Iman Afshari rejected objections raised by Panahi's legal team and upheld the earlier verdict that had been issued in his absence.
The Cambodian government’s high-profile crackdown on scamming compounds has failed to dismantle the vast majority of sites in the country or protect and support thousands of people subjected to human trafficking, torture and slavery, Amnesty International said in a new report released today. Falling Through the Cracks: Cambodia’s “Crackdown” on Scamming Compounds documents how authorities […] The post Cambodia: Evidence suggests scamming compounds bypassed despite high-profile ‘crackdown’ appeared first on Amnesty International .
Meet the rights defender charged with protecting the country’s fighters — not from Russia, but from abuses by their own commanders.
Why Britain must finally compensate the families of Egypt's World War One labourers Submitted by Kyle J Anderson on Wed, 04/29/2026 - 13:26 An acknowledgment of the tens of thousands who died helping the British war effort would be a start. But reparations to their descendants - a sum of at least $360m - must also be made Egyptian Labour Corps men in Palestine (Internet Archive) On During World War One, the British Empire won campaigns on the backs of Egyptian workers in the Egyptian Labour Corps (ELC). After British forces entered Jerusalem in December 1917 , General Archibald Murray wrote: "The Palestine campaign could not have achieved its glorious consummation without the ELC.
Pro-Israel influencer and actor share a 'raped by Israeli dogs' joke Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 06/07/2026 - 14:53 'I was only raped by two Israeli dogs,' Elon Gold tells Lizzy Savetsky while promoting a film made in Israel Lizzy Savetsky (left) and Elon Gold (right) joke at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on 6 June 2026 (Screengrab) Off A pro- Israel influencer and a pro-Israel actor joked about Palestinians being raped by Israeli dogs on the red carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday. While promoting a film made in Israel, actor Elon Gold and influencer Lizzy Savetsky laughed as they referenced long-standing allegations that Israeli forces have used military dogs to rape Palestinian prisoners. "It's a really big deal.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The speaker of the Iranian Parliament commended Iran’s volunteer “jihadi groups” for their relief and humanitarian efforts during recent crises, saying their activities once again demonstrated that major challenges can be overcome when people are empowered to help one another.
Video: Theo Von shocked by Israeli killing of US journalist Theo Von appeared visibly shocked during a podcast conversation with former CIA officer John Kiriakou as they discussed the killing of US journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was shot in the face by Israeli forces while reporting in the occupied West Bank. Kiriakou described the incident as an example of Israeli military conduct in the occupied territories, stating that Abu Akleh was clearly identified as press when she was killed with a sniper. Von repeatedly reacted in disbelief as the account was presented.
Vigil in Glasgow honours Palestinian footballers killed in Gaza Red Card Glasgow held a vigil outside Hampden Park Stadium on Friday to remember Palestinian footballers killed during Israel’s war on Gaza. The event took place at the main entrance of Scotland’s national stadium while Scotland’s women’s national team played Israel in Hungary behind closed doors. Video released by the group showed participants laying wreaths and displaying football shirts and Palestinian scarves in tribute to the Palestinian players who were killed.
