A world on trial: How lawyers documenting Israeli abuse pay a price
Behind the mounting evidence of crimes against Palestinians are the lawyers braving harassment and violence.

Behind the mounting evidence of crimes against Palestinians are the lawyers braving harassment and violence.





![Mohammed Al-Bakri: “We are handcuffed … our hands were behind our backs and our legs were bound and we were blindfolded.” [Al Jazeera]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Mohammed-Zaki-Al-Bakri-copy-1780559022-1781015204.jpeg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)


Bondi, who was fired in April, defended the release of Epstein records in a closed-door congressional hearing.
New report says nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were recorded worldwide last year.
Foreign minister asserts abuse against French nationals likely to amount to criminal offences if proven.
Israeli ambassador to the UN says Tel Aviv will cut ties with UN chief Antonio Guterres over the upcoming report.
Organisers of Global Sumud Flotilla say foreign activists report at least 15 cases of sexual assaults, including rape.
French magistrates investigate possible offences involving French perpetrators who facilitated Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.

Francesca Albanese speaks to Redi Tlhabi about sexual violence suffered by Palestinians at the hands of Israeli forces.
Palestinian detainees and rights groups share disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence and physical abuse.
Lawmakers have accused the Trump administration of using heavy redactions to protect powerful figures tied to Epstein.