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Avner Gidron

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Senior Policy Adviser, Amnesty International

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4 Russian Soldiers Sentenced to Prison for Killing Texan Who Fought for Moscow

4 Russian Soldiers Sentenced to Prison for Killing Texan Who Fought for Moscow www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/w...

09.12.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EU: Ministers propose unprecedented detention, sanctions, and stripping of rights based on migration status The EU’s insistence on ramping up deportations, raids, surveillance, and detention at any cost is dogged and misguided.

@amnesty.org : EU Ministers propose unprecedented detention, sanctions, and stripping of rights based on migration status www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

08.12.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Syria: A year after Assad’s fall, the rights of survivors and families must guide transition Syria’s new authorities must break with the past and commit to delivering justice, truth and reparations while securing human rights for all.

@amnesty.org : A year after Assad’s fall, the rights of survivors and families must guide transition in Syria www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne... #WarCrimes #CrimesAgainstHumanity

08.12.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lethal Illusion: Understanding the Death Penalty Apparatus Malcolm Gladwell and Liliana Segura unpack how the death penalty is administered in America.

Lethal Illusion: Understanding the Death Penalty Apparatus
theintercept.com/2025/12/05/m...

05.12.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Watched, Tracked, and Targeted in Gaza Life under Israel’s all-encompassing surveillance regime.

Life in Gaza under Israel’s all-encompassing surveillance regime. nymag.com/intelligence...

05.12.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RSF's attacks on Zam Zam IDP camps should be investigated as war crimes The relentless assault caused around 400,000 people to flee the camp between 13 and 14 April alone.

@amnesty.org 's new report: Killings, hostage-taking, pillage by Rapid Support Forces in Zamzam IDP camp in North Darfur, Sudan must be investigated as war crimes. www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

04.12.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The hidden list of Jewish terrorists Israel’s far right wants to free Ministers and activists are pushing to release dozens of prisoners who attacked Palestinians. The state won’t disclose their identities.

The hidden list of Jewish terrorists Israel’s far right wants to free www.972mag.com/hidden-list-...

04.12.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Israeli NGOs say past two years most destructive for Palestinians since 1967 A Joint Report by 12 Israeli Human Rights Organizations Documents Rising Fatalities, Mass Displacement, Settlement Expansion and Harsh Military Policies Have Turned 'Extreme Practices to Become Operat...

'Extreme Becomes Normal': Israeli NGOs Say Past Two Years Most Destructive for Palestinians Since 1967 www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

04.12.2025 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From crisis to recovery: managing the environmental impacts of armed conflict The UNEP Disasters and Conflicts Branch reflects on its work helping countries address the interwoven impacts of conflict and the environment.

🌍 Armed conflict leaves behind environmental impacts that cripple communities.

In this post, @unep.org’s Disasters & Conflicts Branch reflects upon decades of helping countries address the toxic legacies of war, from emergency response to long-term recovery.

Read more β†’ bit.ly/4payfE9

02.12.2025 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hegseth, with White House help, tries to distance himself from boat strike fallout As Congress vows accountability, the Trump administration emphasized it was a top military commander β€” not the defense secretary β€” who directed the engagement.

Hegseth, with White House help, tries to distance himself from boat strike fallout www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

02.12.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Entire Chain of Command Could Be Held Liable for Killing Boat Strike Survivors, Sources Say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s actions could spark investigations for war crimes or outright murder, sources told The Intercept.

Former JAGs: β€œorders to kill helpless civilians clinging to the wreckage of a vessel our military destroyed would subject everyone from SECDEF down to the individual who pulled the trigger to prosecution under U.S. law for murder.” theintercept.com/2025/12/02/h...

02.12.2025 11:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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International Criminal Court: Justice at Risk Member countries of the International Criminal Court (ICC) should intensify efforts to protect the court and human rights groups campaigning for justice from attack.

International Criminal Court: Justice at Risk
www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...

01.12.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Wants to Make African Countries Share Abortion Data to Get AIDS Funding An aid agreement template would require countries to share vast amounts of health data, including on abortion, to get PEPFAR funds.

Trump Wants to Make African Countries Share Abortion Data to Get AIDS Funding
theintercept.com/2025/12/01/p...

01.12.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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College Student Is Deported During Trip Home for Thanksgiving

College Student Is Deported During Trip Home for Thanksgiving www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...

01.12.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Assembly of States Parties must oppose US sanctions on the ICC States must protect the Court’s ability to pursue its impartial mandate

@amnesty.org : Assembly of States Parties must oppose, not appease, US sanctions on the ICC www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

01.12.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ben-Gvir promotes officer whose soldiers shot dead surrendered Palestinians A Day After Border Police Officers Shot Two Palestinians Dead After They Had Raised Their Hands, National Security Minister Ben-Gvir Visited Their Unit's Base to 'Strengthen and Hug Heroic Fighters' a...

Ben-Gvir Promotes Officer Whose Soldiers Shot Dead Surrendered Palestinians www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

01.12.2025 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Probe uncovers out-of-control Israeli police force going after non-violent protesters 'Follow This Garbage on Socials': A Year After the Arrest of Three Women for Distributing Leaflets on Hamas Hostages in MK Yuli Edelstein's Synagogue, an Investigation Reveals How Police Commanders Al...

Probe Uncovers Out-of-control Israeli Police Force Going After Non-violent Protesters www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

01.12.2025 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UN Committee against Torture publishes findings on Albania, Argentina, Bahrain and Israel GENEVA - The UN Committee against Torture (CAT) today issued its findings on Albania, Argentina, Bahrain, and Israel after reviewing the four States Parties in its latest session.The findings contain ...

UN Committee against Torture on Israel: "The Committee was deeply concerned about reports indicating a de facto State policy of organized and widespread torture and ill-treatment during the reporting period, which had gravely intensified since 7 October 2023." www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

28.11.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AI-powered surveillance firms are gunning for a share of Gaza spoils The presence of Palantir and Dataminr at the new U.S. military compound in Israel offers a glimpse of how tech companies are cashing in on the genocide.

The presence of Palantir and Dataminr at the new U.S. military compound in Israel offers a glimpse of how tech companies are cashing in on the genocide in Gaza. www.972mag.com/ai-surveilla...

28.11.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Israeli police raid Jewish-Arab group event in Haifa 'to ensure messages are legal' Police Returned to the Haifa Congress Center Twice, Activists Said, Demanding a 'Getting Out of Gaza' Sign Be Removed and Warning They Would Cut Microphones Over Any 'Provocation'

Police Raid Jewish-Arab Group Event in Haifa 'To Ensure Messages Are Legal' www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

28.11.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Keep Talking About Gaza at Your Thanksgiving Table Why we need to keep pushing for the end of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, even if that means an uncomfortable Thanksgiving dinner.

Keep Talking About Gaza at Your Thanksgiving Table
theintercept.com/2025/11/27/g...

27.11.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza continues unabated despite ceasefire More than a month after a ceasefire was announced and all living Israeli hostages were released, Israeli authorities are still committing genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip, by c...

@amnesty.org : World leaders must demonstrate that they are committed to upholding their duty to prevent #genocide , by halting arms transfers, demanding an end to the unlawful blockade & unfettered access to #Gaza for aid, journalists & human rights monitors. www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

27.11.2025 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza continues unabated despite ceasefire More than a month after a ceasefire was announced and all living Israeli hostages were released, Israeli authorities are still committing genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip, by c...

@amnesty.org : The ceasefire risks creating a dangerous illusion that life in Gaza is returning to normal. But while Israel reduced the scale of their attacks & allowed limited aid into Gaza, the world must not be fooled. The genocide is not over. www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

27.11.2025 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ban on Palestine Action is repugnant and should be lifted, high court told Co-founder’s lawyer says group is part of an β€˜honourable tradition’ of direct action and civil disobedience

Ban on Palestine Action is repugnant and should be lifted, high court told www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

27.11.2025 10:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Global garment industry profits from denial of right to unionize Major fashion brands are growing on the back of underpaid work.

Global garment industry profits from denial of right to unionize in major sourcing countries www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

27.11.2025 09:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What the Pentagon’s Attack Videos Reveal About the Boat Strikes at Sea

What the Pentagon’s Attack Videos Reveal About the Boat Strikes at Sea www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...

26.11.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🏫 Millions of children are denied safe access to #education in nearly 130 armed conflicts worldwide

Responding to this reality, the @icrc.org’s new Commentary outlines key #IHL links & good practices for protecting schools from military use

Read more: bit.ly/4olSde9

26.11.2025 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Israeli human rights groups tell UN that Israel increased use of torture during Gaza war The Report Submitted to the UN Notes That Detainees Received Medical Treatment While Shackled and Blindfolded, and Were Forced to Use Diapers to Relieve Themselves. It Also Says Detainees Were Starved...

Israeli Human Rights Groups Tell UN That Israel Increased Use of Torture During Gaza War www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

26.11.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So, ordering enforced disappearanceβ€”an international crime.

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Venezuela’s Nobel Winner Pushes False Claims About Maduro, Critics Say

Venezuela’s Nobel Winner Pushes False Claims About Maduro, Critics Say www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/w...

26.11.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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