Palestine

United Nations: A law on executing Palestinian prisoners denounced as a form of “apartheid” and a war crime

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has warned that the adoption by the Israeli occupation of a law applying the death penalty almost exclusively to Palestinians violates the prohibition of racial discrimination and apartheid, particularly as it targets "Palestinians, who are often convicted following unfair trials."

01 Apr 2026

Palestine: Systematic Israeli torture has become an instrument of genocide, says a UN expert

The UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, stated that the “systematic” torture inflicted by Israel on Palestinians — sustained for decades by impunity and political support — is now being employed as a tool in the ongoing genocide in the territory.

24 Mar 2026

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People: Human Rights NGOs Call for the Prosecution of Occupation Leaders (Joint Statement)

The undersigned human rights organizations commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1977 through Resolution 32/40 B.

29 Nov 2025

Our concerns

Although Alkarama’s mandate only covers Member States of the Arab League, we also document human rights violations committed by the Israeli authorities, due to the occupation of Palestine.

Massive violations of human rights and international humanitarian law during Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip;
Effective annexation and continued occupation of Palestinian territories by Israel and its policy of forced eviction through the demolition of Palestinian homes and the construction of illegal settlements;
Use of armed force against demonstrators, including children, by the security forces and acts of violence committed by settlers against Palestinians;
Impunity and lack of accountability measures against Israel by the UN Member States, in violation of their obligation to uphold international law;
Arbitrary detentions, including the misuse of administrative detention of Palestinian prisoners, many of whom are minors.

Human Rights Instruments

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

ICCPR Ratified ?

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ICCPR Ratification Date

02 Apr 2014