Human Rights Watch (HRW) dismisses critics but broadens Middle East focus beyond condemnations of Israel
Despite HRW‘s quick dismissal of substantive criticism (including from NGO Monitor) as the "usual suspects," a number of recent statements indicate a broader Middle East focus. In March and April 2007, HRW called for Hamas to "End Military Group Attacks Against Civilians" and documented human rights abuses in Iran, Egypt, UAE, and Syria.