4.11.2007
A neonatal intensive care unit in Gaza. Disruption of power supply will jeopardize vital services. Photo: Mohammad Salem, Reuters.
Petition to Supreme Court against Suspension of Power Supply to Gaza
Human rights organizations filed a petition against Israel's decision to cut off vital electricity and fuel supply to Gaza as a collective punishment measure. The Court will hear the petition on Wednesday, Nov. 7.
Gazan cancer patient dies after being delayed entry into Israel for 10 days
Mahmud Abu Taha received a permit on the 18th of October, but was refused entry. 10 days later he was allowed to enter Israel, but died a few hours later.
Israel to approve some 3,400 requests for family unification
Since Israel froze the handling of requests in 2000, more than 120,000 requests for family unification have piled up in PA offices.
Severe water shortage in Hebron District
Tens of thousands of Palestinians in the Hebron District have been suffering one of the worst water shortages in recent years. The shortage is the result of discrimination in water allocation, and the refusal to enforce the law on water thieves.
Chief of Staff censures Brig.-Gen. Golan for use of human shields
The JAG ordered the investigation following reports, some by B'Tselem, and following the High Court's ruling prohibiting the use of human shields.
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