Urgent need to protect civilians amid unprecedented escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran

By Amnesty International

As more and more civilians bear the cruel toll of the terrifying military escalation in Iran and Israel since 13 June 2025, and amid threats of further escalation in the conflict, Amnesty International is urging the Israeli and Iranian authorities to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians. On 16 June, […] The post Urgent need to protect civilians amid unprecedented escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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