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27.8.11



Rocket fire as a war crime
The intentional killing of civilians constitutes a grave breach of the Fourth Geneva Convention and is a war crime.

Israel`s obligations in responding to rocket fire
Although Israel has the right, and obligation, to protect its citizens from rocket and mortar attacks, it must do so by using means that comport with the requirements of international humanitarian law.

B`Tselem strongly condemns attacks in southern Israel
B`Tselem strongly condemns the attacks on 18 Aug. `11 in which eight Israelis, six men and two women, were killed and dozens were injured.

New report: No Minor Matter
B`Tselem`s latest report reveals that the rights of Palestinian minors suspected of stone-throwing in the West Bank are severely violated throughout the criminal justice process in the Israeli military court system.

State Attorney`s Office to prosecute officer for killing Palestinian
In a rare move, the Office has announced its intention to prosecute an officer for responsibility for the killing of Firas Qasqas, an unarmed civilian, almost 4 years ago. The decision was reached following B`Tselem`s petition to the High Court.

High Court approves Separation Barrier around al-Walajah
On 22 Aug. `11, the Court approved surrounding the built-up area of the Palestinian village with a high concrete wall, which will cut villagers off from extensive farmland and enable only one exit by road.

Video: Officer points loaded weapon at Palestinian`s head
Footage filmed by a B`Tselem volunteer on 18 June `11 shows an officer pointing a loaded weapon at a Palestinian, when the latter tried to approach a detained relative in Beit Ummar.

Restraining orders against settlers - unacceptable
The administrative restraining orders issued against settlers in the northern West Bank, according to media reports on 2 Aug. `11, are an unacceptable means of dealing with lawbreakers.

Video: Undercover police detain 13-year-old in East Jerusalem
In security camera footage from 22 July `11, undercover police are seen detaining a 13-year-old Palestinian boy from East Jerusalem. He later related they beat him, and that he was interrogated with his parents present.

High Court orders outpost dismantled
On 2 Aug. `11, following a Peace Now petition, the Court ordered the state to dismantle the Migron outpost, established on private Palestinian land, within 8 months.

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