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US State Department’s Latest Human Rights Report on Israel Sparks Outcry Over Drastic Omissions

US State Department’s Latest Human Rights Report on Israel Sparks Outcry Over Drastic Omissions

US State Department’s Latest Human Rights Report on Israel Sparks Outcry Over Drastic Omissions The United States State Department has released its annual report on human rights practices, drawing sharp criticism for a significantly condensed and allegedly whitewashed section on Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip. The new report, published recently, is a mere nine pages long concerning Israel, a drastic 91 percent reduction from the 103-page analysis provided last year. Experts and former State Department officials are…

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EU Initiates Review of Israel’s Compliance with Human Rights Obligations under Association Agreement

EU Initiates Review of Israel’s Compliance with Human Rights Obligations under Association Agreement

EU Initiates Review of Israel’s Compliance with Human Rights Obligations under Association Agreement The European Union has initiated a review of Israel’s compliance with its human rights obligations under the EU-Israel Association Agreement. This action follows a report by the European External Action Service (EEAS) that identified potential breaches of Article 2 of the agreement, which outlines human rights and democratic principles as essential elements. The EEAS report referenced evaluations from independent international bodies in reaching its conclusions. The EU’s…

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