Annual Report - Palestinian Center for Human Rights

UK Judiciary
The unit filed a number of cases before the UK judiciary to prosecute Israeli war
criminals:
• The case regarding the deaths of members of the Matar family in an IOF air strike
on al-Daraj neighborhood in Gaza City.
• The case regarding the death of Mahmoud Abdul Rahman al-Madhoun and two
other children in Beit Lahia.
• The case regarding the death of Nuha al-Maqadma and the injury of her family, as
a result of the demolition of a neighboring house.
• The case regarding the torture of Khaled al-Shami in an Israeli jail.
• The case regarding the destruction of an apartment building in Nablus.
Means of Verification
o On 10 September 2005, Chief London Magistrate Timothy Workman issued a
warrant to arrest Major General Doron Almog (retired) on suspicion of
committing a grave breach of the Fourth Geneva Convention. The alleged offence
was committed as part of Israel’s belligerent occupation of the OPT.
o This issue has a particular Palestinian, Israeli and international legal interest.
o Raising this issue may deter many individuals from committing war crimes, as it
may result in prosecution before the international judiciary.
6.2) Assisting Palestinians Requiring Medical Treatment
The unit helped secure access to appropriate medical treatment for a number of
Palestinians who were unable to pay for treatment that is only available outside the
Gaza Strip. In 2005, the unit, in cooperation with Physicians for Human Rights in
Israel, provided this service to 31 Palestinian patients. The clients received
appropriate medical treatment in medical facilities inside Israel.
Means of Verification
o 31 patients received the appropriate and necessary medical treatment for their
particular medical conditions.
o Positive reaction from these clients and their families.
6.3) Meetings
In 2005, the unit held a number of meetings with various organizations and people:
1. A meeting with the ICRC focusing on occupation and its definition.
2. A meeting with the Human Rights Committee at the Palestine Bar Association.
3. A meeting with Lawyers without Borders – Belgium – to discuss issues of
particular interest for lawyers.
4. A meeting with students from UNRWA preparatory schools to provide them with
information on PCHR and its goals and activities.
5. A meeting with the Head of the Higher Judiciary Council and a number of judges
of the High Court of Justice to discuss some legal problems.
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