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Founded | 3 February 1989 |
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Type | Non-profit, NGO |
Focus | Changing Israeli policy in the occupied territories to protect and sustain Palestinian human rights[1] |
Headquarters | Jerusalem[1] |
Area served | Palestinian territories[1][2] |
Key people | Yuli Novak (Executive Director) |
Employees | 38[3] |
Website | www |
B'Tselem (Hebrew: בצלם, IPA: [beˈtselem]; transl. "In the Image [of God]") is a Jerusalem-based non-profit organization whose stated goals are to document human rights violations in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories, combat any denial of the existence of such violations, and help to create a human rights culture in Israel.[1] It is currently headed by Yuli Novak, who took over in June 2023 from Hagai El-Ad, who had served as its director-general since May 2014.[3][4] B'Tselem also maintains a presence in Washington, D.C., where it is known as B'Tselem USA. The organization has provoked sharp reactions within Israel, ranging from harsh criticism to strong praise.