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Israel/ Palestine
It Took Me Three Decades to Drive One Hour from Gaza to Jerusalem

It Took Me Three Decades to Drive One Hour from Gaza to Jerusalem

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By Abier Almasri | – Traveling Under Occupation Almost Impossible for Palestinians Locked Inside Gaza Earlier this year, the Israeli army gave me a permit to leave the 11-by-40 kilometer Gaza Strip for the first time in my life and travel to the United States for work. Last month, I left again – this time, […]

Saudi Arabia
For 1st Time, Saudis Seek Death Penalty for Woman Shiite Activist

For 1st Time, Saudis Seek Death Penalty for Woman Shiite Activist

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First Woman Facing Execution in Trials of Shia Protesters

Israel/ Palestine
Int’l Criminal Court must investigate Top Israeli Officials for Gaza War Crimes:  HRW

Int’l Criminal Court must investigate Top Israeli Officials for Gaza War Crimes: HRW

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Accountability Needed for Officials Who Authorized Lethal Force

Israel/ Palestine
Israeli Banks in Palestinian West Bank Profit from Squatter Settlements (HRW)

Israeli Banks in Palestinian West Bank Profit from Squatter Settlements (HRW)

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Bankrolling Abuse: Their Role Abets Land Seizures, Rights Abuses

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Saudis Arrest 7 Women's Rights Activists who had  Upstaged Crown Prince on Driving

Saudis Arrest 7 Women’s Rights Activists who had Upstaged Crown Prince on Driving

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Jumping Ahead of Crown Prince’s Reforms Risks Jail Time

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