Thread by @theIMEU

THREAD: The Israeli army just attacked the offices of prominent Palestinian human rights organizations. Here’s what you need to know. #StandWithThe6

In the middle of the night, Israeli soldiers ransacked the offices of @DCIPalestine, @alhaq_org, @Addameer, @BisanResearch, @UAWC1986, & @of_committees, stealing computers and case files documenting Israeli violence.

Staff returned to their offices this morning to find that the Israeli military had welded shut the office doors, preventing anyone from going in. These are vital community organizations that serve Palestinian children, families, and human rights defenders.

The 7 groups under attack have documented countless Israeli human rights violations, from torture in Israeli prisons, to illegal home demolitions, & extreme settler violence—now, they’re being forced to respond to the Israeli army's attacks on them too.

For decades, Israel has obstructed the work of Palestinian human rights orgs in clear violation of international law. By targeting Palestinians advocating for human rights, the Israeli government is trying to avoid accountability for their daily violence against Palestinians.

Last month, @RepPressley, @RepRashida, @RepAOC, @Ilhan, and 18 other Members of Congress sent a letter urgingthe Biden Administration to reject Israel’s targeting of Palestinian human rights organizations and speak out against efforts to silence their work.

These attacks are an alarming escalation of Israel’s crackdown on human rights. Silencing human rights defenders puts millions of Palestinians at risk. Everyone should be concerned that Israel is blocking Palestinians from speaking out against Israel's violence. #StandWithThe6