On January 26th the International Court of Justice (ICJ) indicated provisional measures against Israel designed to protect Gaza Palestinians against possible genocide. It of course bitterly stings many of us for Israel to be accused of genocide, let alone be deemed potentially responsible for such a crime. But if we examine the ICJ ruling in …
Three reasons senators voted down Bernie Sanders’ bill requiring a report on Israel’s conduct in Gaza This week, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) forced a vote on a measure that would bring U.S. scrutiny to Israel’s conduct in the Gaza war. He wanted to do this by invoking a provision of U.S. law that requires the …
As is by now well known, South Africa is suing Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), alleging that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza (it’s available here). Their complaint begins by establishing the court’s jurisdiction and explaining that neither a situation of war nor the perpetration of the Oct. 7th atrocities can …
South Africa recently accused Israel of genocide in a complaint filed with the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Evidently the ICJ will agree to hold an initial hearing in the case next week. It looks like Israel plans to participate, and will send a legal delegation to present its case. What does this mean, and …
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