29.1.2010
Operation Cast Lead: White phosphorous attack on a school in Gaza. Photo: Muhammad al-Baba, 17 Jan. '09
Operation Cast Lead: White phosphorous attack on a school in Gaza. Photo: Muhammad al-Baba, 17 Jan. '09
Israel must establish independent inquiry
HR organizations in Israel again call on the government to establish an independent investigation mechanism to thoroughly examine the alleged violations of international law during Operation Cast Lead.

Suspicion: unlawful shooting of Nablus suspects
On 26 Dec. '09, soldiers killed three Palestinians who were suspected of killing Rabbi Meir Chai on 24 Dec. B'Tselem's investigation raises grave suspicion that no attempt was made to first arrest at least two of the suspects.

Soldiers' duty to protect Palestinians must be made clear
Following footage of an army officer denying his duty to protect Palestinians in the Occupied Territories, B'Tselem wrote to the JAG demanding that soldiers serving in the area be made fully aware of their duties.

Testimony: Soldier fires "rubber" bullet at child's head
According to testimonies, a soldier fired a rubber-coated metal bullet at 10-year-old Mu'ataz al-Hawaja during a demonstration in Ni'lin on 1 Jan. '10. B'Tselem demands a criminal investigation of the incident.

Testimony: Gazan girl waiting for treatment in Israel dies
Fidaa Heji died of lymphoma on 11 Nov. '09, four days before Israel belatedly authorized her request to receive urgent treatment in the country.

Extreme silencing of protest in East J-m
The human rights community in Israel condemns the extreme silencing of protest in Israel, which has become particularly blatant and violent in East Jerusalem.

Dozens of settlers riot, one is prosecuted
A year after dozens of settlers rioted in 'Asira al-Qibliya in the presence of soldiers, an indictment was filed against only one, although some of the events were filmed.