HHIACADEMYHPCR

IHL in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Website:

http://opt.ihlresearch.org

Developed in consultation with the United Nations and other international agencies, this project focuses on issues surrounding the application of international humanitarian law in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). Through policy and training support, the project aims to improve access to balanced information on international law and to promote the integration of legal and humanitarian analysis in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Roadmap framework.

 

The principle objectives are to provide basic training on IHL, facilitate information sharing on critical legal themes within the UN and the local humanitarian and human rights community, and develop briefing notes on selected operational issues.

 

 

A complementary web portal was launched in April 2004 to provide online access to reference documents and original policy briefs. In developing this electronic library, HPCR places particular emphasis on the presentation of diverse legal perspectives and viewpoints. To further enhance access to information, the research team also offers a selection of materials translated into Arabic and Hebrew.

 


Related Publications:

Occupation, armed conflict, and the legal aspects of the relationship between Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip: A resource for practitioners Sep 2008
Private Security Companies in the OPT: An IHL perspective Mar 2008 (PDF)
IHL and Civilian Participation in Hostilities Oct 2007 (PDF)
From Legal Theory to Policy Tools: IHL and International Human Rights Law May 2007 (PDF)
Legal Aspects of Israel's Disengagement Plan under International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Sep 2004 (HTML)
Deportation, Forcible Transfer and Assigned Residence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Jul 2004 (HTML)
The Separation Barrier and International Humanitarian Law Jul 2004 (HTML)
Rules of IHL Applicable to the Conduct of Military Operations in Urban Areas May 2004 (HTML)
The Legality of House Demolitions Under IHL May 2004 (HTML)
Israel's Obligations Under IHL in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Jan 2004 (HTML)
Review of the Applicability of International Humanitarian Law to the Occupied Palestinian Territory Jan 2004 (HTML)
The Legal Status of Israeli Settlements under IHL Jan 2004 (HTML)
The Future of the Afghan Legal System: Perspectives from the Young Generation - Roundtable Report Jun 2003 (PDF)

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