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Self Determination: The Crucial Question That Hasn’t Been Asked

Leave a Comment / Israel / By Shlomo Levin

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 …

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Don’t Get Upset: ICJ Decision Not That Bad

Leave a Comment / Israel / By Shlomo Levin

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 …

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I Read Through South Africa’s 84 Page Complaint Against Israel- Here Are Some Problems It May Have

Leave a Comment / Israel / By Shlomo Levin

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 …

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