Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Caused Lasting Harm: Daily Brief
Apparent unlawful strikes on Gaza destroyed homes and livelihood; no flight out of Kabul should have empty seats; Paralympians shouldn’t have to fight to access rights; Brazil's president blocks critics on social media; and more than 300 people rescued by MSF can safely disembark in Italy.
New research from Human Rights Watch reveals that the Israeli airstrikes that destroyed four buildings during the May 2021 fighting were apparently unlawful and caused major lasting harm for Gaza residents. The research found no evidence that the towers were used for military purposes, the justification Israel used to target the buildings.
NATO and other allies can mitigate abuses and protect people at grave risk in Afghanistan. It's essential they do all they can to evacuate Afghan at risks, protect people living in fear, and promote human rights in the country.
While the Tokyo Paralympic Games begins this week, a US athlete had to withdraw from the competition because she did not have the support necessary to safely compete.
Hundreds of people were blocked on social media by Brazil's president, Jair Bolsonaro, because they disagreed with him. It violates their rights to free speech and access to information.
After several days of waiting on the Mediterranean Sea, the 322 passengers rescued by the humanitarian ship of Doctors Without Borders has been allowed to disembark in Syracuse, Sicily.