O7J POLICY BRIEF SUBMITTED TO THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS MECHANISM In Memory of Hannah Katzir — and in Recognition of Her Own Agency This policy brief and analysis are dedicated to the memory of Hannah Katzir (1946–2024), of Kibbutz Nir Oz. To read more about Hannah's story please see here. Hannah Katzir, published with the express authorisation of her surviving family. Hannah was abducted from her home on October 7, 2023 and held captive in Gaza before being released on 24 Nov

The International Criminal Court deserves special attention. It is such a unique judicial system, litigating at the Court requires rare expertise and its decisions have far-reaching effects. One of our first actions was to officially reach out to the International Criminal Court (ICC) based in The Hague on 15 October. We were the first to file a complaint on behalf of the victims of Oct. 7 atrocities directly to the Prosecutor of the ICC, on 31 October 2023. Ever since then,

October 7 Justice Without Borders (O7J) submitted a report to the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances on March 6th, 2026, highlighting the urgent need to address enforced disappearances and promote memorialization, particularly in conflict situations involving non-State armed groups (NSAGs). Representing over 450 victims of the October 7, 2023 attacks (as of April 2026)—including hostages, survivors, the murdered and missing, and bereaved families—O7J w

October 7 Justice Without Borders submitted a comprehensive communication to the UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons on January 30th, 2026, focusing on the role of businesses in protecting — or failing to protect — the rights of older persons in situations of armed conflict. The O7J Communication to the UN Independent Expert examines how corporate actors, including social media platforms, media organizations, and private weapons manufa

On 11 May 2026, shortly before 23:00, the Knesset adopted landmark legislation establishing a dedicated legal framework for the prosecution of the October 7 atrocities. The bill was passed by an overwhelming majority of 93 out of 120 Members of Knesset, without opposition. The vote took place exactly 66 years to the day after Adolf Eichmann was captured in Argentina to be brought to Israel to stand trial in Jerusalem. The historical coincidence was not lost on lawmakers. The