Open-Fire Policy
Israel has killed thousands of Palestinians in the Occupied Territories over the years, ostensibly acting in accordance with the limitations the military’s open-fire regulations and international humanitarian law impose on the use of gunfire. But this is no more than a semblance of legality. Gunfire is also used in many other cases, with backing from the government, the courts and the military. This policy reflects deep disregard for Palestinian lives and property and enables the continued use of lethal force, crucial to enabling Israel to retain its violent control over millions of Palestinians.
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Israeli soldier shoots Harun Abu ‘Aram (24) during attempt to confiscate generator and gravely injures him, Khirbet a-Rakeez, 1 Jan. 2021
On Friday, 1 January 2021, at around 2:00 P.M., several soldiers, and a Civil Administration officer came to the community of Khirbet a-Rakeez in the South Hebron Hills in order to confiscate a generator and work tools from resident Ashraf al-'Amur…
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The Israeli Attorney General’s memorandum
B’Tselem’s analysis finds AG’s claims, that the ICC has no jurisdiction in Palestine, rely on intentional misquotation, disregard for international law and an absurd misrepresentation of reality. Contrary to the AG’s position, the ICC has…
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