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“We are only asking for our right to bury our dead”

Wife of Palestinian doctor Adnan al-Bursh appeals to the UN Human Rights Council from Gaza

At Human Rights Council, wife of killed Palestinian doctor Adnan Al-Bursh urges pressure on Israel to release withheld bodies

In a statement to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Yasmin Al-Bursh, wife of slain Palestinian doctor Adnan Al-Bursh, called for pressure on Israeli authorities to release his body and the bodies of other Palestinians they are holding, allowing families to exercise their right to bid farewell to their loved ones and bury them with dignity.

During the Council’s 63rd session, the wife of the doctor who was killed under torture in an Israeli prison, delivered the statement remotely from Gaza on behalf of Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor.

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Israel turns Gaza into largest ghetto in modern history, killing residents one after another as three-year genocide continues

Israel has transformed the Gaza Strip from the world’s largest ‘open-air prison’ into the largest ‘ghetto’ in history, with more than two million Palestinians isolated under the weight of an unprecedented double blockade. This combines military control over around 70 per cent of the enclave’s area, forcing residents into overcrowding and depriving them of their right to housing, with the closure of crossings to systematically control the entry of basic needs. As a result, residents are trapped in a depleted area without the minimum requirements for survival amid ongoing genocide.

The comprehensive and unlawful outer blockade, enforced by closing crossings, is tightening the noose around millions of forcibly displaced people in the Gaza Strip. It entrenches systematic deprivation by preventing the entry of life-saving supplies, including food, medicine, fuel, and shelter materials. This is part of a humanitarian restriction taking place alongside the widespread destruction of homes and health facilities, depriving residents of their most basic rights and their ability to endure or receive medical care.

Press release: https://euromedmonitor.org/a/7109

All you need to know about the opening of the UN General Assembly’s 81st session is the distance between what is said inside the UN and what is happening on the ground in Gaza

Colombia’s withdrawal of intervention does not affect South Africa v. Israel case or obligations under Genocide Convention

Colombia’s withdrawal from the case South Africa filed against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), regarding Israel’s alleged violations of the Genocide Convention in the Gaza Strip, marks a significant setback. This decision hampers international efforts to uphold the Convention, protect Palestinians from genocide, and hold perpetrators accountable.

In a statement issued on 22 September 2026, the International Court of Justice announced that Colombia had notified the Court on 18 September of its decision “to withdraw its Declaration of intervention that it had filed under Article 63 of the Statute of the Court.”

Press release: https://euromedmonitor.org/a/7107

They see them, then kill them: Israeli quadcopters track, deliberately target civilians in Gaza

The building collapse in Gaza should be enough of a wake-up call for the international community to pressure Israel to allow reconstruction materials and caravans into Gaza.

Displaced Palestinians need safe places to live, and they need them now.

An Israeli double-tap killed at least two Palestinians in #Gaza on Tuesday, including a child, as civilians approached to rescue an injured man from the first strike.

Striking civilians as they rush to rescue the wounded is a grave violation of international humanitarian law and may constitute a war crime.

Yemen: Urgent investigation needed into Al Jawf prison airstrike amid risk of wider conflict

An urgent, independent investigation is needed into the airstrike that struck the Central Correctional Facility in Al Hazm, Al Jawf Governorate, northern Yemen, on Monday, 7 September. The attack resulted in the deaths and injuries of detainees and visitors, with some remaining trapped under the rubble. This incident could constitute a war crime. Authorities must identify those responsible and ensure justice is served.

The latest toll, released by the Health Ministry affiliated with the Houthi de facto authorities, reports 17 dead, including a child and a woman, with seven others injured, and about 20 detainees still trapped under the rubble.

Press release: https://euromedmonitor.org/a/7103

From Spain to Netherlands to UK: Israel exploits Gaza aid coordination to entrench occupation and settlements

Israel’s decision to exclude the UK from the International Gaza Support Center (IGSC) in Kiryat Gat, formerly known as the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC), once again highlights that the centre, similar to all other initiatives derived from Trump’s Gaza plan, is not autonomous from Israel’s occupation system or political interests.

Israel, which has effective control over aid access in Gaza, also manages which parties participate in coordination, treating membership in the centre as a privilege that it grants or revokes based on countries’ stances on its policies.

The US-led centre, involving representatives from around 50 countries and an international organisation, was created to oversee the ceasefire, coordinate aid delivery, and set up post-war arrangements in the Gaza Strip. However, Israel barred Spain’s representatives from participating in April and then barred the Netherlands’ representatives in August. Both actions were reportedly linked to the respective governments’ stances towards Israel and its policies, especially the Netherlands’ decision to ban imports of settlement products.

Press release: https://euromedmonitor.org/a/7102

"There are people who don’t deserve to live… I’m complimenting them when I call them people"

Israel’s national security minister calls for 30–40 Palestinians to be killed in #Gaza every day.. an explicit call for the systematic killing of Palestinians and a chilling expression of genocidal intent.

A “choice” made under coercion is no choice at all.

Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz says they are “fully prepared” to transfer Palestinians from #Gaza to other countries, as Palestinians are subjected to conditions that increasingly make life unlivable.

Forced expulsion is not emigration. It’s ethnic cleansing.

A ceasefire measured in days.. and deaths.

326 days since the agreement took effect, more than 1,300 Palestinians have been killed by Israel in Gaza.

Addressing Palestinian women prisoners, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir took pride in the harsh conditions imposed on Palestinians in Israeli jails, boasting about his role in making their detention even more inhumane.

His remarks come amid a documented pattern of repression against Palestinian prisoners, including torture and ill-treatment, humiliation, denial of medical care, and sexual violence.
Palestinian women prisoners have reported sexual harassment, threats, invasive strip searches, physical abuse, and other forms of gender-based violence.

These abuses are not isolated incidents. They are part of a broader system of repression and deliberate deprivation targeting Palestinians behind Israeli prison walls.

Israel intensifies apartheid policies against Palestinian citizens of Israel after 7 October

Israel has escalated apartheid policies against Palestinians with Israeli citizenship, since 7 October 2023 extending their reach through new laws, security actions, and administrative procedures. This has worsened their restricted and conditional citizenship status and increased persecution based on their Palestinian identity, Arabic language, and political views.

This escalation has been incorporated into laws, police actions, workplaces, and educational and health systems, reinforcing the dominance of the Jewish Israeli community and ongoing discrimination against Palestinians in their homeland. Moreover, it is taking place within a political and security environment in which Palestinian citizens are racially profiled, and their political views are treated as sources of suspicion, exposing them to increased surveillance, persecution, and discrimination. The application of counter-terrorism provisions to expression has expanded the scope of criminalisation and given discrimination based on national identity legal and institutional cover.

Press release: https://euromedmonitor.org/a/7098

Admitting facts, shielding officials: Israeli army opens two delayed probes, closes three over 35 Gaza killings

The Israeli army's internal investigations announced on 19 August into five incidents, which led to the deaths of 35 people, including children and humanitarian and medical workers, continue a well-known pattern of Israel denying or misleading the public about such events. This pattern causes investigations to be delayed for months or years, ultimately acknowledging only what can no longer be denied and limiting responsibility to operational errors.

This frequently results in cases being closed or only superficial disciplinary actions being implemented. It turns internal investigations from a means of uncovering the truth and holding perpetrators accountable into a legal shield that hinders the prosecution of soldiers and commanders, reinforcing impunity.

Press release: https://euromedmonitor.org/a/7096

Sudan: Over 100 civilians killed in 22 days as attacks on populated areas intensify

The increasing attacks in Sudan, which are causing civilian casualties, injuries, and destruction of homes, markets, water and energy sources, as well as health and educational facilities, are extremely concerning. This is especially troubling given the ongoing conflict since April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their affiliates.

In just 22 days, from 23 July to 14 August, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor recorded over 100 civilian deaths and multiple injuries caused by ground attacks, air strikes, and drone strikes across North Kordofan, Blue Nile, Khartoum, River Nile, and other regions. This initial count is based on monitored and verified incidents and does not reflect the total number of casualties due to restricted access, communication failures, and widespread fighting in various areas.

Press release: https://euromedmonitor.org/a/7094

Syria: Young man’s death in custody underscores ill-treatment and lack of legal safeguards for detainees

An independent and transparent investigation is needed into the death of Syrian national Mohammad Ghamira, who died after his health declined following an alleged beating while detained at a police station in Latakia Governorate. Repeated custodial deaths reveal a significant flaw in the security system and oversight, necessitating urgent measures to protect detainees and establish accountability and justice outside internal investigative committees that lack independence.

Ghamira, a 29-year-old father of two from Douma in rural Damascus, was recognised for his humanitarian efforts as a former volunteer with the Syrian Civil Defence. He was detained after being summoned to the police station in Al-Haffah, Latakia, due to an alleged financial dispute. During roughly three days in custody, he reportedly endured physical assault, which worsened his health. He died on Sunday, 16 August 2026, in the ICU at Latakia University Hospital, shortly after being released by judicial order due to his critical condition.

Press release: https://euromedmonitor.org/a/7092

Israel’s siege cripples transport system in Gaza, cuts off food and medicine, pushing residents back toward famine

Israel persists in maintaining its illegal siege on Gaza, intentionally disrupting transportation and freight by destroying trucks and warehouses of transport companies. It also targets and detains drivers and blocks the entry of trucks, spare parts, and essential materials. This obstructs the delivery of food, medicine, and aid through crossings to the people, risking a return to famine in the Gaza Strip.

Furthermore, Israel enforces a comprehensive policy that disrupts the entire supply chain, starting from the entry of goods and aid through crossings until they reach the population. Even when trucks are permitted to cross into Gaza, it is not guaranteed that their cargo will reach those in need, due to the destruction or impairment of the transportation, storage, and distribution infrastructure.

Press release: https://euromedmonitor.org/a/7090