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Rachel Corrie Trial In Israel

This page documents public information on the Rachel Corrie Trial in three Israeli courts from 2010 to 2015. Any future updates will be posted to this page.

Please find media coverage of the trials catalogued in the Rachel Corrie In the News tab and find the sections on the right of this page for:

  • Reflections from the Corrie family;
  • More information on the three legal cases;
  • Trial archives in the form of press releases and testimonies 2010 to 2011;
  • A public U.S. government response to the trial;
  • The responses from human rights organizations; and,
  • Resources for the Press.

Israeli Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Rachel Corrie Case.

Read the Corrie family’s response (Feb. 12, 2015).

See the news articles from around the globe.

Link to the ruling Hebrew, English (1901 downloads)

Human Rights WatchHuman Rights Watch’s response (Feb. 17, 2015): “This ruling has disturbing implications beyond the Corrie family’s case… ” Read full statement.

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Trial In The News

  • No Justice for Rachel Corrie — or Palestine

    THE WORLD POST – by Katherine Gallagher, Senior Staff Attorney at the Center for Constitutional Rights

  • Rachel Corrie’s Parents On Their Daughter’s Legacy

    HUFFPOST LIVE – (video) – with Marc Lamont Hill

  • Remembering Rachel Corrie and continuing her work

    KBCS 91.3 FM – Radio

  • Rachel Corrie’s Parents Respond to Israeli Supreme Court Decision

    KPFA Flashpoints – Pacifica Radio Berkeley – with host Mike Biggs Interview segment from time 19:50- 42:31

  • Israeli Court Says Soldiers in Conflict Zones Don’t Have to Obey International Law

    The Struggle (podcast) – with host Stan Heller

  • Israeli High Court Rules Against Family of Slain American Peace Activist Rachel Corrie

    The Real News – with Jaisal Noor

  • Israeli court rejects appeal in Rachel Corrie case

    MSNBC – Road Map (video) – with host Ayman Mohyeldin

  • Israeli Court Ruling on Protester’s Death Is Criticized

    The New York Times – by Isabel Kershner

 The May 21, 2014 Israeli Supreme Court Appeal:

Members of the Corrie family attended oral appeal arguments before the Israeli Supreme Court in Jerusalem on May 21, 2014.

See the joint statement released on May 21, 2014 by international legal and human rights organizations “Human Rights Groups Urge Israel to End Impunity for Killing of Rachel Corrie”.

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See 2014 news articles stemming from the appeal. Read the press release announcing the appeal for background information. Coverage from the 2014 appeal hearing can also be found on Twitter archives.

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The August 28, 2012 Israeli District Court Verdict: “A Sad Day for Human Rights”

Much has been published about the 2012 trial court verdict. See the links below for more details:

Read Attorney Hussein abu Hussein’s response in Haaretz. Watch Cindy Corrie’s press conference statement and read her Seattle Times Op-Ed.

See Legal and Human Rights Organizations’ overwhelming response, including a statement by President Jimmy Carter.

See media reactions to the verdict from around the globe.

See civil society’s response in photos and in a petition delivered to the U.S. government, with over 17,000 signatures and 50 organizations renewing the call for investigation.

Family Reflections

  • The deeply disturbing Israel court ruling on Rachel Corrie
  • Video Statement by Cindy Corrie
    Press Conference

Case Overview

The Legal Docket: Case Overviews

Trial Archives

Trial Archive

Press releases from 2014 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010
Trial in the News from 2014 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010

US Government

U.S. Government

Legal and Human Rights Observers

Response of Legal and Human Rights Organizations to the Haifa District Court Verdict and the Israeli Supreme Court Appeal in Corrie Case

Press Resources

Press Resources
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    • Board of Directors & Staff
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Internship & Volunteer Opportunities
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  • PROJECTS
    • A Tale of Two Cities: Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural Project
    • Gaza Projects
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      • Rachel Corrie Gaza Sport Initiative
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    • Olympia Arab Festival
      • Shuruq 4.5 Olympia Arab Festival 2020
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      • Birzeit University Women’s Scholarship
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    • Protect Your Right to Boycott! Fight Back Against Anti-BDS Legislation
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