Category - hamas

Pressure on UN to act over Goldstone report on Gaza

staff writers — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:40:32 +0100

Following the Human Rights Council’s discussions on the Goldstone report, Amnesty International has called for the UN Secretary-General to refer the report to the UN Security Council without delay.

Investigators and judges call for impartial enquiry into Gaza war crimes

staff writers — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:22:29 +0000

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former UN human rights commissioner Mary Robinson and Justice Richard Goldstone are among signatories of a global call for an investigation into the Gaza conflict.

Israel and Hamas criticised by Amnesty for attacks on civilians

agency reporter — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:59:36 +0000

Both Israel and Hamas used imported weapons to carry attack civilians, Amnesty International said in fresh evidence on the munitions used during the three-week conflict in Gaza and southern Israel.

Amnesty International exposes Hamas crackdown in Gaza

staff writers — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:23:38 +0000

Amnesty International says it has evidence that Hamas forces and militias have been involved in a ruthless crackdown on opponents in the wake of the Israeli military action in the territory.

Rabbis call for an end to Israeli bombing and Hamas rocket attacks

staff writers — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:13:31 +0000

The Rabbis for Human Rights (RHR) group has called for an end to the Israeli bombing of Gaza, and also to Hamas rocket attacks, citing Jewish teaching on mercy and proportionality in self-defence.

UK Christian magazine interviews senior Hamas leader

staff writers — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:21:57 +0100

A top Christian monthly magazine has published an interview with Khalid Mish'al, widely regarded as the most senior figure in Hamas, the Islamist resistance group elected in Palestine and described as 'terrorists' by the USA.

Israel will let Gaza live, but just for one day so far

staff writers — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:53:32 +0000

Following protests from civic, human rights and church groups, Israel has said that it will allow some fuel and medicine into the Gaza Strip - but only for one day. Its blockade has contributed to a large humanitarian crisis.

Archbishop Sentamu drums Alan Johnston to freedom in Gaza

staff writers — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:31:20 +0100

The Archbishop of York pounded an African drum to celebrate the release of the BBC's Alan Johnston from captivity in Gaza today. Now Hamas wants recognition for its Palestinian authority. And many non-Westerners remain in prison.

Now is the time to end Palestinian isolation, says church agency

staff writers — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:42:27 +0100

With global attention focussing on news of BBC journalist Alan Johnston's release from captivity in Gaza, a leading church agency says it is time to end the isolation of the Palestinian authority if peace is to be possible.

Jerusalem churches wecome new Israel-Palestine peace initiative

staff writers — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:07:33 +0100

Heads of the historic churches in Jerusalem have welcomed the Palestine-Israel Ecumenical Forum launched in Jordan last week. They want to work with those of all faiths and none to achieve a breakthrough in the deadly stalemate.