The Gaza Strip & Jericho: Human Rights Under Palestinian Partial Self-Rule

The perilous state of human rights in the Palestinian self-rule areas is among the key factors — along with continuing political violence, Jewish settlement activity and economic development — that will determine the long-term success of any peace process in the region. Both the Israeli and Palestinian authorities share blame for human rights violations in the Gaza Strip and Jericho since the start of the autonomy agreement. Human Rights Watch recommends that the international community place a greater emphasis on promoting respect for human rights by the respective authorities.