{"id":320482,"date":"2026-10-09T20:45:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T00:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/?post_type=document&#038;p=320482"},"modified":"2026-10-09T20:45:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T00:45:58","slug":"ngo-action-news-8-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"document","link":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ngo-action-news-8-october-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NGO Action News &#8211; 8 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>This newsletter informs about recent and upcoming activities of Civil Society Organizations working on the question of Palestine. The Committee and the Division for Palestinian Rights of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Secretariat provide the information \u201cas is\u201d without warranty of any kind, and do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, or reliability of the information contained in the websites linked in the newsletter.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><u>Middle East<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>On 8 October, <a href=\"https:\/\/gisha.org\/en\/one-year-of-unceasing-fire-on-gaza\/\">Gisha<\/a> reported that 21 CSOs in Israel had issued a joint statement calling for meaningful international action to protect civilians in Gaza. The organizations urged Israel to cease attacks on civilians, open crossings and remove restrictions on rebuilding, and highlighted continuing displacement, damaged infrastructure and obstacles to humanitarian work and medical travel.<\/li>\n<li>On 8 October, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mezan.org\/public\/en\/post\/46902\/Three-Years-into-the-Gaza-Genocide:-Inaction-is-Complicity\">several Palestinian human rights organizations<\/a> condemned Israel\u2019s actions in Gaza and said international inaction enabled continued suffering and impunity. They cited widespread killings, starvation, displacement, destruction and alleged ceasefire violations. Referring to the International Court of Justice, International Criminal Court and Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ mechanisms, they criticized continued support for Israel, argued reconstruction could not replace justice or Palestinian self-determination, and called for accountability, sanctions, humanitarian access and a permanent ceasefire.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW117824889 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117824889 BCX8\">On\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117824889 BCX8\">7<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117824889 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117824889 BCX8\">October,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117824889 BCX8\">\u00a0the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117824889 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW117824889 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/pchrgaza.org\/three-years-of-genocide-in-gaza-end-genocide-occupation-and-impunity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW117824889 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117824889 BCX8\">Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR)<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW117824889 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117824889 BCX8\">\u00a0issued the statement\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117824889 BCX8\">\u201c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117824889 BCX8\">Three Years of Genocide in Gaza: End Genocide, Occupation and Impunity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117824889 BCX8\">\u201d.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117824889 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117824889 BCX8\">The NGO<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117824889 BCX8\"> called <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117824889 BCX8\">on the international community to recognize the situation as one of genocide and to take immediate and effective measures in line with its obligations under international law and the provisional measures issued by the International Court of Justice in relation to the situation in Gaza<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117824889 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW117824889 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469777462&quot;:[360],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>On 6 October, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wclac.org\/News\/682\/WCLAC_Conducts_Series_of_Awareness_Workshops_with_Three_Grassroots_Organizations_to_Promote_Womens_Rights_and_Access_to_Justice\">Women\u2019s Centre for Legal Aid and Counselling (WCLAC)<\/a> held awareness workshops with three grassroots organizations in Hebron, Jericho and Tubas for women in marginalized communities affected by settlement expansion and movement restrictions. Covering women\u2019s rights, legal and social services, gender-based violence, family law, economic violence, inheritance, cybercrime and psychosocial support, the program sought to strengthen women\u2019s empowerment, protection and access to justice.<\/li>\n<li>On 6 October, the <a href=\"https:\/\/pchrgaza.org\/israeli-occupation-forces-destroy-building-in-east-jerusalem-forcibly-displacing-80-palestinians\/\">Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR)<\/a> reported that Israeli forces had demolished a five-story residential building in al-Tur, occupied East Jerusalem, displacing around 80 Palestinians from 11 families. The organization said residents were forced to leave without their belongings and called for international measures to halt forced displacement, protect civilians and their property, and enable Palestinian self-determination.<\/li>\n<li>On 5 October, <a href=\"https:\/\/peacenow.org.il\/en\/new-allocation-procedure\">Peace Now<\/a> reported that its petition to Israel\u2019s High Court of Justice had prompted the publication of a procedure requiring advance disclosure of proposed West Bank land allocations, allowing the public to review and challenge them before approval. Peace Now said decades of limited transparency had resulted in nearly all allocated state land going to Israelis, while Palestinians received almost none. It cited court rulings arising from its legal campaign that supported greater transparency, but noted that substantial areas, including land managed by the Settlement Division, remained outside public oversight.<\/li>\n<li>On 3 October, the <a href=\"https:\/\/pchrgaza.org\/israeli-occupation-forces-kill-16-palestinians-including-six-women-and-a-child-amid-ongoing-genocide-in-gaza\/\">Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR)<\/a> reported that Israeli attacks and gunfire across Gaza between 30 September and 3 October had killed 16 Palestinians, including six women and a child, and injured at least 36 others. The organization documented strikes on homes, vehicles and displacement areas and called for civilian protection, an end to attacks on civilians and accountability.<\/li>\n<li>On 1 October, the <a href=\"https:\/\/pchrgaza.org\/pink-october-breast-cancer-patients-in-gaza-face-growing-risks\/\">Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR)<\/a> published an update on the barriers facing breast cancer patients in Gaza. Drawing on field testimonies, the organization described shortages of diagnostic equipment, medicines and specialist personnel, interrupted treatment and restrictions on travel for medical care. It linked these barriers to damage to health facilities and continuing restrictions on essential supplies.<\/li>\n<li>On 28 September, the <a href=\"https:\/\/pchrgaza.org\/palestinian-centre-for-human-rights-launches-new-report-scholasticide-and-genocide-in-gaza-assessment-testimonies-and-legal-analysis\/\">Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR)<\/a> released the report \u201cScholasticide and Genocide in Gaza: Assessment, Testimonies and Legal Analysis\u201d, in cooperation with the Centre for Palestine Studies at SOAS University London and Friends of Palestinian Universities. The report examines attacks on students, educators and educational infrastructure. The NGO called for protection of education, sustained reconstruction support,<br \/>\nan arms embargo and international accountability.<\/li>\n<li>On 24 September, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alhaq.org\/cached_uploads\/download\/2026\/09\/25\/settler-kidnappings-1790329969.pdf\">Al-Haq<\/a> published the report \u201cSettler Kidnappings: Torture, Sexual Abuse and Terrorisation of Palestinian Abductees as Israel Deepens Annexation of West Bank\u201d. The report documents Palestinian abductions by Israeli settlers as part of settlement expansion and annexation. It states that abductees faced beatings, threats, torture, sexual abuse, humiliation and prolonged detention. Referencing findings by the International Court of Justice and Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ High Commissioner for Human Rights, the NGO argued that the abuses violated international law and could constitute international crimes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><u>Africa, Asia and Europe<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>On 9 October, <a href=\"https:\/\/law4palestine.org\/experts-examine-state-and-corporate-responsibilities-for-economic-activity-linked-to-israels-unlawful-occupation-at-un-human-rights-council\/\">Law for Palestine and the Independent Commission for Human Rights (ICHR)<\/a> convened a Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Human Rights Council side event in Geneva on state and corporate responsibilities for economic activity linked to Israel\u2019s occupation. Experts discussed trade, investment, banking, infrastructure, tourism, technology and supply chains, referencing the ICJ\u2019s 2024 advisory opinion. They emphasized non-recognition, non-assistance, accountability, corporate due diligence and measures to prevent complicity.<\/li>\n<li>On 29 September, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icrc.org\/en\/news-release\/west-bank-icrc-calls-urgent-protection-civilian-population\">International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)<\/a> called for urgent protection of civilians in the occupied West Bank amid increasing violence, movement restrictions and settlement expansion. It highlighted obstacles to health care, education, homes and livelihoods, including ambulance delays. The ICRC urged protection against settler violence, respect for the law of occupation and an end to civilian settlement expansion.<\/li>\n<li>On 25 September, the <a href=\"https:\/\/plateforme-palestine.org\/Foire-Aux-Questions-sur-la-proposition-de-loi-Stop-Commerce-Colonies\">Platform of French NGOs for Palestine<\/a> presented a guide on the proposed French \u201cStop Commerce Colonies\u201d bill. It argued that France could independently prohibit settlement trade while EU measures remained stalled, citing settlements\u2019 illegality and states\u2019 obligations not to assist unlawful situations. It also cited alleged links between French businesses and settlement-related products, services, investments and tourism. The guide said the bill would restrict settlement commerce and strengthen compliance with international law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><u>North America<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>On 7 October, <a href=\"https:\/\/cmep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Three-Years-After-October-7_-Violence-Cannot-Be-the-Way-Forward.pdf\">Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP)<\/a> issued the report \u201cThree Years After October 7: Violence Cannot Be the Way Forward\u201d. The organization recalled the victims of the 2023 attacks and continuing suffering in Gaza and the West Bank. It called for civilian protection, humanitarian access, accountability, release of people held under administrative detention and a political future based on freedom, security and equal dignity.<\/li>\n<li>On 2 October, the <a href=\"https:\/\/fmep.org\/resource\/settlement-annexation-report-october-2-2026\/\">Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP)<\/a> in its most recent Settlement and Annexation Report, covered the postponement of the decision on an E1 construction tender until after Israeli elections, while bids could still be submitted. The report also addressed new settlement inaugurations, demolitions in Masafer Yatta, violence preventing a Palestinian family\u2019s return to Jalud, and settlement-related legislation and business activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><u>United Nations<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>On 7 October, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unrwa.org\/resources\/reports\/unrwa-situation-report-236-humanitarian-crisis-gaza-strip-and-occupied-west-bank\">Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵRWA<\/a> published Situation Report No. 236, highlighting that more than 106,000 children had attended in-person learning in temporary learning spaces, while demand exceeded capacity. The report also described incidents affecting installations and displaced people, disruptions to health services, winter-related shelter risks and continuing access restrictions in the occupied West Bank.<\/li>\n<li>On 6 October, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ochaopt.org\/content\/reported-impact-snapshot-gaza-strip-30-september-2026\">OCHA<\/a> published its reported-impact snapshot for Gaza as of 30 September. The product presents reported casualty information, attributes figures not yet verified by the United Nations to their sources, and explains that the fatality breakdown uses deaths fully identified by the Ministry of Health as of 31 December 2025.<\/li>\n<li>On 6 October, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ochaopt.org\/content\/flash-appeal-response-monitoring-august-2026\">OCHA<\/a> published \u201cFlash Appeal Response Monitoring | August 2026\u201d. The publication provides the August monitoring document for the humanitarian appeal response in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Of the total of $4.06 billion required, some $2.44 billion remains unfunded.<\/li>\n<li>On 5 October, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ochaopt.org\/content\/humanitarian-situation-report-2-october-2026\">OCHA<\/a> published its Humanitarian Situation Report of 2 October, warning that funding shortages would reduce cooked meals and household food distributions in Gaza. It described winter-related shelter risks and restrictions affecting water, sanitation and health services. In the occupied West Bank, it highlighted demolitions, settler attacks and obstacles to education and agricultural livelihoods.<\/li>\n<li>On 28 September, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ochaopt.org\/content\/reported-impact-snapshot-gaza-strip-23-september-2026\">OCHA<\/a> published its reported-impact snapshot for Gaza as of 23 September. The product attributes unverified figures to their sources, including casualty information provided by the Ministry of Health and Israeli authorities. It also explains the identification cutoff used for fatality breakdowns and directs readers to the Health Cluster\u2019s dashboard for subsequent casualty updates.<\/li>\n<li>On 28 September, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ochaopt.org\/content\/humanitarian-situation-report-25-september-2026\">OCHA<\/a> published its Humanitarian Situation Report of 25 September, describing displacement caused by demolitions and threats to mobile health services in the occupied West Bank. In Gaza, it highlighted shortages affecting cancer and other medical treatment, gaps in access to education, and severe funding and supply constraints on preparations for the rainy season.<\/li>\n<li>On 28 September, <a href=\"https:\/\/unsco.unmissions.org\/en\/news\/security-council-briefing-28-september-2026-unscr-2334\">Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵSCO<\/a> briefed the Security Council on the Secretary-General\u2019s thirty-ninth report on resolution 2334 (2016), covering 13 June to 18 September. The briefing described continued settlement activity, demolitions, displacement and settler violence, alongside Gaza\u2019s humanitarian crisis and the Palestinian Authority\u2019s fiscal difficulties. It called for an end to settlement expansion and renewed efforts towards a two-State solution.<\/li>\n<li>On 25 September, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohchr.org\/en\/press-releases\/2026\/09\/un-human-rights-updates-list-companies-involved-israeli-settlements-occupied\">OHCHR<\/a> issued an update to the database of businesses involved in specified activities related to Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory. The update added<br \/>\n61 companies and removed five, bringing the total to 214 from 11 countries. It also assessed involvement in adverse impacts on Palestinian self-determination and called for business due diligence and effective remedies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><u>Upcoming Events<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>On 13 October 2026, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palestine-studies.org\/en\/node\/1659619\">Institute for Palestine Studies<\/a> will hold \u201cA Conversation on Big Tech &amp; Genocide\u201d with 7amleh, Adalah Justice Project and Union Theological Seminary\u2019s Center for Religion and Public Life. The panel will discuss digital repression, censorship and AI weaponization. The event takes place at Union Theological Seminary in New York, from 6.30 to 8.00 p.m. Eastern time; registration is available through the event page.<\/li>\n<li>On 23 October 2026, <a href=\"https:\/\/cmep.org\/cmep-events\/peace-by-piece-stories-of-fair-trade-and-faithfulness-in-the-holy-land\/\">Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP)<\/a> and SERRV International will host &#8220;Peace by Piece: Stories of Fair Trade and Faithfulness in the Holy Land.&#8221; The online educational event will feature two artisan-leaders discussing the stories behind their work during Fair Trade Month. It will take place on Zoom from 11 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. Eastern time, corresponding to 15:00 to 16:15 UTC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; This newsletter informs about recent and upcoming activities of Civil Society Organizations working on the question of Palestine. 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