World Report 2022: Israel and Palestine

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The "World Report 2022: Israel and Palestine" by Human Rights Watch outlines serious human rights issues in the region. It highlights Israeli policies that repress Palestinians and privilege Jewish Israelis, which are described as amounting to apartheid and persecution. The report documents war crimes and violations of the laws of war during the May 2021 hostilities, including civilian casualties and destruction in Gaza, as well as Israeli settlement expansion and demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank. It also notes severe movement restrictions in Gaza and the designation of Palestinian civil society organizations as terrorist by Israeli authorities.

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The Israeli government facilitated settlements in the West Bank and demolished Palestinian homes, displacing residents.

Hostilities resulted in numerous Palestinian casualties, including children, and substantial damage to homes, hospitals, and educational facilities.

Israel imposed sweeping restrictions on movement in and out of Gaza, severely limiting access to basic needs and contributing to economic devastation.

Israeli authorities labeled prominent Palestinian civil society organizations as terrorist, allowing for asset seizures and staff arrests.

Gaza's population faced strict travel bans through the Erez Crossing, significantly impeding freedom of movemen

Serious violations of the laws of war were documented, including Israeli strikes killing civilians and destroying infrastructure in Gaza, and indiscriminate rocket attacks by Palestinian groups.