Summary
Amid the death and devastation in Israel and Gaza, civilians on both sides are once again bearing the brunt of war. The urgency of the situation cannot be overstated. While Adalah is tirelessly working to protect Palestinians besieged in Gaza facing a humanitarian disaster, in Israel, we are representing Palestinian citizens of Israel being targeted by the state, universities and workplaces with trumped-up incitement charges and prosecuted, expelled, or fired for social media posts, in a crushing blow for freedom of expression.
Challenge
Israel's military attacks on Gaza, which followed the brutal, deadly attacks by Palestinian militants in Israel on 7 October, have resulted in thousands of civilians killed and injured. Meanwhile Palestinian citizens of Israel are facing legal prosecution and racist incitement, expulsion and firing from their universities and workplaces for social media posts expressing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in an atmosphere of growing repression and intimidation.
Solution
Your Donation Supports:
Adalah - The Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israel
Adalah's work is not just about legal representation. It's about standing up for the rights of Palestinian students and workers, and defending their freedom of expression. Adalah will represent Palestinian students before Israeli university disciplinary panels and in courts, and offer legal advice to workers in cases involving violations of freedom of expression rights. Adalah will provide targeted Palestinian citizens with pro bono legal representation against trumped- up, discriminatory criminal charges of incitement, defend arrested protestors, and try to block new emergency regulations that violate the rights to freedom of political speech and expression. Your support can make a significant difference in these efforts.
Long-Term Impact
This project is not just a short-term appeal for solidarity and legal support for Palestinians. It's about building a better future. Amid the worst humanitarian crisis facing Palestinians in Gaza since 1948, Palestinian citizens of Israel, around 1.6 million people, are facing a draconian crackdown and tightening state surveillance of their expression. With your support, Adalah will provide pro bono legal assistance during this crisis to protect them from racially-motivated oppression and harassment. Together, we can work towards a future where all Palestinians can express themselves freely and without fear.
