11 stories for 2026-03-26 · Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence
The National Security Committee of the Israeli Knesset approved a bill permitting the execution of Palestinian prisoners after amendments. The legislation has been scheduled for further votes in the coming weeks.
There has been a surge of attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages across the occupied West Bank territory. Palestinian communities warn of diminishing safety in the region.
An Israeli court has determined that a Palestinian minor likely died of starvation while in custody. The finding raises serious concerns about conditions and treatment of detainees.
Violence by Israeli settlers in Palestinian territories is described as an ongoing source of tension in the region. Palestinians express concerns about the escalation of such incidents.
Israeli police reported killing a Palestinian youth during a nighttime arrest operation in Jabal al-Mukaber, East Jerusalem. According to the police statement, the individual allegedly attempted to seize a weapon from an officer during the operation.
Official documents have surfaced that provide details about the death of activist Alaa Abdel Fattah. The documents offer new information regarding the circumstances of his death.
Kuwaiti authorities announced the breakup of a terrorist cell comprising 20 individuals allegedly connected to Hezbollah. The cell was reported to have planned attacks on state symbols and received foreign military training.
Moroccan security forces, in a coordinated operation with Spanish counterparts, have dismantled a terrorist cell aligned with ISIS.
An American court has convicted an individual described as a shadowy figure in Syria's government system of involvement in drug and arms trafficking. The conviction relates to work with high-ranking military officials in the Syrian state apparatus.
Amnesty International reported that judges in Tunisia who have spoken against President Kais Saied and his government's attacks on judicial independence continue to face retaliation and harassment. Judge Anas Hmedi of the Monastir Court of Appeal is among those facing persecution for exercising freedom of expression and defending the rule of law.
The United Nations has condemned the detention of 73 staff members by Houthi forces, some held for up to five years. Yemeni forces have also seized an Iranian shipment allegedly bound for the Houthis containing weapons and dual-use materials.