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With Israel delaying its plans, tens of Palestinian civil society organizations said Israel’s ongoing annexation and apartheid demand international sanctions

In the News

Thirteen US Congressional representatives, including Betty McCollum, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Bernie Sanders and Rashida Tlaib, called to condition US military aid in response to annexation.

In the News

Prominent signatories to Global South call include former South African President Kgalema Motlanthe, former Mozambiquean Minister Oscar Monteiro, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, General Secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions Zwelinzima Vavi, and former Commissioner at SA Human Rights Commission Pregs Govender.

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A statement by tens of UN experts on Israel's planned annexation amplified Palestinian civil society's call

Update

La declaración de decenas de expertos/as de las Naciones Unidas sobre la anexión prevista por Israel amplificó el llamamiento de la sociedad civil palestina

In the News

Palestinian Civil Society Calls for Effective Measures by all States to Stop Israel’s Illegal Annexation of the Occupied West Bank and Grave Violations of Human Rights

Update

Tens of Palestinian civil society organizations called on governments to adopt “effective countermeasures, including sanctions” to “stop Israel’s illegal annexation.”

In the News

World Council of Churches joined by Middle East Council of Churches in call for sanctions if Israel proceeds with annexation. They also call for suspending EU-Israel Association Agreement.

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UK Prime Minister Johnson urged to impose sanctions if Netanyahu carries out threat to annex parts of West Bank

Analysis

In a devastating blow against democracy, new guidance aims to curb the power of local authorities to make ethical financial choices