Trial Updates
From the LA Times:
Rachel Corrie’s parents say Israel withholding evidence in wrongful-death suit
At the conclusion of a 16-month-long trial concerning the 2003 death of their daughter, the parents of American activist Rachel Corrie accused Israel’s military of failing to turn over key surveillance video taken at the Gaza Strip field where Corrie was run over by an Israeli military bulldozer.
At a news conference Monday in Jerusalem, the Corrie family — which is pursuing a civil lawsuit against Israel — said the military has only provided the court with one black-and-white video, depicting events before and after Corrie was killed.
But the family says other video exists, including color images that were released by an Israel Defense Forces official and used in an Israeli television documentary. The family also obtained a third video.
FIND: Spring/Summer 2011 Press Releases / Spring/Summer 2011 Press Clippings / Fall 2010 Press Releases / Fall 2010 Press Clippings / Spring 2010 Press Releases / Spring 2010 Press Clippings / Background Documents / Photos for Press Use
Spring/Summer 2011 Press Releases
- July 10: Corrie Family and Legal Team to Hold Press Conference Monday, July 11 at American Colony Hotel, Jerusalem
- July 7: Col. Pinhas Zuaretz Will Testify on July 10 in Final Hearing in Corrie Trial
- June 10: Col. Pinhas (Pinky) Zuaretz Testimony Scheduled for Sunday, July 10
- English (pdf, 555.46 kB)
- May 24: Former IDF Spokesperson, Ruth Yaron, Testified May 22 in Corrie Case
- English (pdf, 558.86 kB)
- May 17: Former IDF Spokesperson and Southern Brigade Commander to Testify in Corrie Civil Trial
- April 26: State Again Reschedules Testimony of Col. Pinky Zuaretz
- April 20: Colonel Pinhas (Pinky) Zuaretz to Testify in Corrie Trial Wednesday, April 27th
- April 11: Stopping Bulldozer Work Not an Option Despite Risk to Protesters
- English (pdf, 568.06 kB)
- April 4: Unit Commander Says Ordered to Continue Bulldozer Work Despite Danger to Civilians
- March 29: Corrie Trial Resumes in Haifa Court with Testimony of Bulldozer Unit Commander (Read it online here)
Spring/Summer 2011 Press Clippings
- Rachel Corrie’s parents say Israel withholding evidence in wrongful-death suit – LA Times, July 11, 2011
- Rachel Corrie’s family claim Israeli military withheld vital video evidence – The Guardian, July 11, 2011
- Family of Rachel Corrie claim Israel withheld information on her death – Ha’aretz, July 11, 2011
- Testimony ends in Israel case over killed American – AP, July 10, 2011
- US collusion in the Gaza blockade is an affront to human rights – Cindy Corrie in The Guardian
- Rachel Corrie Trials resume in Haifa – Palestine Monitor
- National Lawyers Guild Free Palestine Subcommittee to Observe Resumption of Trial Brought by Family of Slain Peace Activist Rachel Corrie
- Rachel Corrie trial resumes – Ma’an News Agency
- Rachel Corrie Trial to Resume in April – Alternative Information Center
- 8 Years after Killing Rachel Corrie: Al Mezan, Al Dameer, and GCMHP Call to Secure Justice for Her and Victims of Human Rights Violations – Joint Press Release
Fall 2010 Daily Press Releases
- October 23: Bulldozer driver testimony underscores lack of transparency in Corrie trial (Read it online here)
- October 18: Bulldozer driver and ground commander to testify in Corrie trial (Read it online here)
- October 10: Corrie family appeals decision allowing soldiers to testify behind screen (Read it online here)
- October 7: Israeli soldiers to testify behind screen in Corrie Case (Read it online here)
- October 5: Trial in killing of American activist Rachel Corrie resumes in Israeli court (Read it online here)
- September 6: Israeli military Colonel states, “There are no civilians in war zones.” (Read it online here)
- September 5: Military police investigator’s testimony reveals additional flaws in the investigation into Rachel Corrie’s killing (Read it online here)
- September 2: Israeli court resumes trial in killing of American activist Rachel Corrie (Read it online here)
Fall 2010 Press Clippings
- For Family of Slain Activist, No End in Sight for Case – New York Times
- Bulldozer driver insists he did not see Rachel Corrie – The Independent
- Parents of activist killed by bulldozer face driver in Israeli court – The Times
- Corrie’s parents: Looking for truth – CNN
- Bulldozer driver testifies in Israeli trial over Rachel Corrie’s death – LA Times
- Slain US activist’s parents face Israeli driver – Washington Post
- Driver says he did not see American activist – CNN
- U.S. Activist’s Death Pits Parents Against Israel – NPR
- Army driver who killed activist says he didn’t know he ran over her – The Star
- Rachel Corrie case: Israeli soldier to testify anonymously – The Guardian
- Slain US activist’s parents seek justice in Israel – Diaa Hadid, AP
- Rachel Corrie trial continues in Israel, reviving controversial case – Christian Science Monitor
- Yes, War Does Have Rules – Bill Van Esveld, Human Rights Watch
- Israel’s Military on the Spot Over Activist’s Death – Time Magazine
- “There Are No Civilians In Wartime.” Rachel Corrie’s Family Confronts The Israeli Military In Court – Max Blumenthal
- During war there are no civilians – Nora Barrows-Friedman
- Rachel Corrie’s parents could face men who killed her in court – The Guardian
Spring 2010 Daily Press Releases
- March 24: Military investigator testifies that head of IDF Southern Command instructed bulldozer operator not to cooperate with investigation (Read it online here.)
- March 17: Israeli Military Investigator Admits Failures in the Military Investigation of Rachel Corrie’s Killing (Read it online here.)
- English (pdf, 149.22 kB)
- March 15: Eye Witness Testifies: Israeli Military Investigator Tried to Influence My Statement (Read it online here.)
- English (pdf, 166.35 kB)
- March 14: Autopsy doctor admits to violating court order in Rachel Corrie autopsy (Read it online here.)
- English (pdf, 146.02 kB)
- March 10: Israeli Court Begins Hearing Testimonies in the Unlawful Killing of 23 year old American Activist Rachel Corrie (Read it online here.)
- English (pdf, 134.99 kB)
- March 3: Family Seeks Accountability Seven Years After An Israeli Military Bulldozer Crushed Their 23 Year Old Daughter To Death (Read it online here.)
Spring 2010 Press Clippings
- Military Police investigators to testify in civil suit by Rachel Corrie’s family – Haaretz
- General ‘tried to cover up truth about death of Rachel Corrie’ – The Independent
- Rachel Corrie’s family takes case to court in Israel – LA Times
- Army documents suggest general cut short probe into Rachel Corrie’s death – Haaretz
- Rachel Corrie’s memory and Israel’s image – Neve Gordon
- Rachel Corrie’s parents: ‘She didn’t expect to die that day’ – The National
- Thoughts on Early Coverage of the Rachel Corrie Civil Trial in Israel – Philip Munger
- Rachel Corrie case stirs fresh pain and hope – Global Post
- State accused of whitewash as Rachel Corrie suit begins – Haaretz
- Israeli military on trial in Rachel Corrie case – IMEMC
- 7 Years After Killing, Family of Slain US Peace Activist Rachel Corrie Heads to Israel for Wrongful Death Suit Against Israeli Government – Democracy Now!
- Corrie’s sister to Haaretz: U.S. encouraged family to sue Israel – Haaretz
- ‘I saw Israeli bulldozer kill Rachel Corrie’ – The Independent
- British activist saw Rachel Corrie die under Israeli bulldozer, court hears – The Guardian
- Rachel Corrie civil action to open in Israel – BBC
- Parents of US Activist Seek Israeli Compensation – Voice of America
- Corrie family finally puts Israel in dock over daughter’s death – The National
- Trial begins over death of US activist in Gaza – Ynet
- Family of slain U.S. activist sues Israel – Reuters
- Israeli Defense Ministry goes on trial for Corrie death – Ma’an News Agency
- Israel grants visas to witnesses in suit over Rachel Corrie death – Ha’aretz
- US activist’s family to sue Israel – AFP
- Rachel Corrie Gets Her Day in Court – Robert Naiman, Huffington Post
- Seven Years Later, Rachel Corrie’s Parents Are Putting the Israeli Military on Trial – Nina Shapiro, Seattle Weekly
- (French) Rachel Corrie: un procès intenté à Israël – Le Figaro
- Corrie family sues Israel – JTA
- Rachel Corrie’s family bring civil suit over human shield’s death in Gaza – Rory McCarthy, The Guardian
Background Documents
- Case Synopsis: Corrie v. The State of Israel (pdf, 110.38 KB)
- Joe Biden questions James Cunningham on issues related to Rachel Corrie (pdf, 67.37 KB)
Photos for Press Use
- Rachel Corrie photo for print (jpg, 674.64 KB)
Attribution: “Rachel Corrie / Courtesy Rachel Corrie Foundation” - Cindy & Craig Corrie photo for press (jpg, 1.14 MB)
Attribution: “Cindy & Craig Corrie / Courtesy Rachel Corrie Foundation”
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