Jessica Montell
Former Executive Director of B'Tselem; PhD Candidate at Hebrew University
Jessica Montell has been a leading figure in the Israeli human rights community for over two decades, serving as Executive Director of B'Tselem until 2014, and then as Executive Director of the legal aid organization HaMoked. For her contribution to human rights, in 2023, Jessica was inducted as an Officer in the Order of Merit of the French Republic. Jessica is now pursuing a doctorate at Hebrew University, examining the role of human rights organizations in conflict resolution.
Articles Authored
Subjected to a Great Test: The Israeli human rights community in the Gaza war
Introduction On October 7, 2023 Hamas launched a mass attack on communities and military bases in southern Israel. Over 1,100 people were killed on this one day, a majority of them civilians, and over 250 civilians and soldiers were taken hostage. Israel’s airstrikes in the Gaza Strip began that same evening, and a largescale ground…