I often try to show how the international legal system and human rights organizations fail to help bring about their lofty visions. This piece is a bit different. The ICC Prosecutor requested arrest warrants against Israeli leaders back in May, and still nothing has been done. This is leading Israel’s enemies to accuse the ICC …
ICC Warrants Requested and Six Months Later Still No Word: What’s Going On? Read More »
How did you react when you heard the news about Sinwar? There’s been a lot of discussion about whether joy was appropriate. Some say yes, often quoting sources such as Proverbs 11:10 which says the death of the wicked is gladness. Others say no, and they also have texts in the Jewish tradition to cite. …
I admit that I did not purchase or read Ta-Nehisi Coates’ (TNC) new book. Ordinarily that ought to disqualify me from writing a review. But in this case, I think it’s fair to make an exception. I’ve heard quite a bit about his book, and I also read through an hour and twenty minute interview of …
The United Nations was established to promote human rights and safeguard international peace and security. Over the past year, its many organs have devoted tremendous attention to the Mideast crisis. One would therefore have hoped for and anticipated progress. Consider: In April, the UN Human Rights Council adopted five resolutions related to Gaza. In May …
The UN Should Blame Itself When Israel Doesn’t Listen Read More »
In its recent advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice decided that Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory violates the Palestinian right to self-determination. It was a key basis for the court finding the continued occupation illegal (see paragraphs 230-243). The right of self-determination emerged as a response to colonialism, to put an end to local …
Self Determination: The Crucial Question That Hasn’t Been Asked Read More »
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