9 stories for 2026-03-13 · Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence
The Israeli military has dropped charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting and abusing a Palestinian detainee held at Sde Teiman military prison. The military's top lawyer cited "exceptional circumstances" for the decision to drop the case.
Al-Aqsa Mosque has been closed for 11 days. Hamas has warned that the closure sets a dangerous precedent.
Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque in the village of Duma, southeast of Nablus in the northern West Bank.
The Israeli military prosecutor has dropped charges against five soldiers who were indicted for assaulting a Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman prison, including allegations of rape. Human rights organization DAWN issued a statement in response to this decision.
Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated that the government will not back down from its position on reconsidering war and peace decisions and ending new witness tampering, which he characterized as causing only additional casualties.
Lebanese authorities have arrested Jaafar al-Tayyar. The arrest occurs during a period described as involving direct negotiations.
A human rights report has highlighted thousands of violations committed by Houthi forces against women across various cities and areas under their control in Yemen.
Yemeni tribal groups are escalating resistance against the Houthis, organizing protests and calling for the release of detainees. The tribes are also demanding accountability for alleged war crimes, including killings and corruption in areas under Houthi control.
Human Rights Watch has urged Libya to transfer an individual named Njeim to the International Criminal Court.