A New PCATI Report: Fundamental Shift in the IDF's Combat Doctrine Resulted In Extensive Harm to Civilians in Gaza
PCATI released today a new report which exposes the shifts in Israel's combat doctrine as evidenced in the prosecution of operation "Cast Lead" and from numerous public oral and written statements made by high ranking military officers and senior Israeli Government officials.
More...Following a petition by PCATI, new holding cells are being built adjacent to the Ofer Camp Military Courts
Following a petition filed by the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel (PCATI) to the High court of Justice, the State announced this week that it has begun building a new detention complex next to the Ofer Camp military courts (near Ramallah) that will replace the present facility.
Global Civil Society Coalition Urges UN General Assembly to Support Goldstone Recommendations on Gaza
A global coalition of civil society organizations, ncluding PCATI, have urged members of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to support the recommendations of the Goldstone Report...
More...Israeli Human Rights NGOs in response to Goldstone Report: Israel Must Investigate 'Operation Cast Lead'
With the publication of the Goldstone Committee report today, human rights organizations in Israel are studying the report and its conclusions, and they call upon the Israeli Government to take the report seriously and to refrain from automatically rejecting its findings or denying its legitimacy.
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Two Major Articles in Ha'aretz newspaper based on Testimonies Collected by PCATI
Two articles by Amira Hass from Ha'aretz newspaper, based on testimonies and affidavits collected by PCATI.
More...Don't silence "Breaking the Silence"
Ten human rights and social change organizations in Israel have publicly declared support for the organization "Breaking the Silence" (Shovrim Shtika).
More...PCATI testifies before the UN Goldstone commission
PCATI Attorney Majd Bader was invited to the United Nations in Geneva to testify before the Goldstone Commission.
More...HCJ rules against Judge Advocate General's "extremely unreasonable" decision
The Israeli High Court of Justice ruled today in favor of changing the indictments filed against the soldier and commander who were involved in the shooting of a handcuffed detainee in Ni’lin.
Human Rights Organizations in Israel Present a Report to the Goldstone Committee
Seven human rights organizations based in Israel presented a report to the UN Fact-Finding team investigating allegations of war crimes during “Operation Cast Lead” in Gaza, led by Justice Richard Goldstone.
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