Surveillance

Feature Story Israeli Legislative Initiatives Imperil Palestinian Civil Society in Jerusalem and Beyond

New draconian laws are arriving.

Photo Album Damascus Gate through the Centuries

The history of Jerusalem’s largest and most iconic gate

Feature Story Childhood in the Digital Age: The Struggle for Agency and Safety in Occupied East Jerusalem

The digital reality of Palestinian children, where every click is policed, and every post is defiance

Short Take Dutch Investor Demands Human Rights Safeguards in East Jerusalem Surveillance Operations

Manufacturer of surveillance tech deployed in East Jerusalem faces the risk of disinvestment over draconian surveillance of Palestinians.

Feature Story Islamic Authorities and Community Prepare Warily for Ramadan

As Ramadan approaches, the Waqf Council announces its plans, and Israel sets up new surveillance cameras in holy spaces.

Photo Under Watch

Big Brother is alive and well in the Old City

A screen shot from the film Palestinian University Students Under Suspended Detention
Video Palestinian University Students under Suspended Detention

How Israel systematically targets Palestinian university students in the occupied territories at a pivotal point in their lives

Blog Post Perspective: The Silencing of Palestinians in Jerusalem Today Is More Obvious but Hardly New

It’s more a matter of degree.

Blog Post Israel Muzzles Free Speech, Arresting Dozens and Creating Fear

New Israeli legislation and court decisions create a climate punishing all dissent and solidarity with Gaza.