Four Israeli civilians killed in attack in Hebron area
B'Tselem strongly condemns the shooting attack yesterday (31 Aug. '10) that killed four Israeli civilians. Deliberate attacks against civilians are immoral and illegal. Willful killing of civilians is defined as a "grave breach" of international humanitarian law and is a war crime.

Video: Soldiers seal Hebron shops
On 10 August '10, B'Tselem volunteers filmed security forces sealing three shops by Hebron's Old City as part of Israel's separation policy in the city. The forces used violence, did not present a military order, and did not allow the shop-owner to remove his goods.

PA must investigate demonstration dispersal
According to B’Tselem’s investigation and the media, on 25 Aug. ’10, Palestinian security forces dispersed a procession held in Ramallah by participants of a non-violent political conference, and assaulted a human rights professional.

B'Tselem invites theatre heads to field visit to view harm caused by Ariel
B'Tselem wrote today to the managers of Israel's theatres, calling them to visit the Northern West Bank and see for themselves the heavy damage to human rights inflicted by the continued existence of the Ariel settlement.

Intended chief-of-staff must be investigated
Maj. Gen. Galant's appointment as IDF chief of staff must be preceded by an investigation of his responsibility for suspected violations of human rights during Operation Cast Lead in the Gaza Strip, which he commanded as GOC Southern Command.

Gaza water not fit for drinking
Almost 95% of water pumped in Gaza is unfit for drinking, according to international organizations and the Gazan water authorities. Despite years of dangerous over-pumping in Gaza, Israel prohibits entry of materials needed to repair the water and wastewater-treatment systems there.

Multimedia human rights review
Today (26 July '10), is publishing a multimedia review of human rights in the Occupied Territories during 2009-2010, highlighting personal stories and documentary footage.