Trade unions representing Palestinian workers have filed a complaint against Israel, alleging the country has withheld wages from over 200,000 Palestinians who worked in Israel before the October 7 Hamas attack. The complaint claims that the denial of payments has pushed many laborers into poverty and highlights the harsh economic realities for Palestinian workers in the wake of the conflict.
The UK government has announced the suspension of some arms exports to Israel, citing concerns that the equipment could be used to violate international humanitarian law during the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The move, while limited in military impact, carries symbolic weight and signals growing international pressure on Israel to end the war.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hold public hearings in December to determine the legal obligations of countries to combat climate change. The hearings are a significant step in a landmark case seeking an advisory opinion on the matter. The outcome could influence future rulings on climate law and set a framework for international action.
This article delves into the disturbing pattern of sexual violence being used as a weapon of war in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It examines both Hamas and Israeli security forces’ actions, revealing systematic and widespread acts of rape, sexual humiliation, and torture, targeting both women and men. The article highlights the psychological and physical impact of this violence, exploring its underlying motivations and the chilling implications of its institutional support.
Despite widespread ratification and foundational principles, the Geneva Conventions are facing increasing disregard in conflict zones worldwide. This article highlights the urgent need for nations to reaffirm their commitment to upholding these vital humanitarian guidelines, particularly in light of growing human rights violations and the disregard for the protection of civilians, detainees, and wounded soldiers.
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously approved more transparent procedures for individuals, companies, and entities seeking to be removed from UN sanctions lists. This resolution, co-sponsored by Malta and the US, also establishes a new working group to improve the effectiveness of UN sanctions.
A French appeals court is set to decide on Wednesday whether to uphold an arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar Assad, issued last year for alleged complicity in war crimes during the Syrian civil war. The decision comes after French prosecutors argued for the lifting of the warrant due to Assad’s immunity as a serving head of state, while maintaining the warrants for his brother and two generals.
A tragic mistake in an Israeli strike in southern Gaza on Monday, August 1st, 2023, resulted in the deaths of dozens of civilians. The strike set fire to a camp housing displaced Palestinians in the city of Rafah, killing at least 45 people and sparking international condemnation.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret and ordered an investigation into the incident. The strike violated international law, according to the UN Security Council, which called for an emergency meeting on Tuesday afternoon.
The deaths of civilians have added to the mounting international criticism of Israel’s war with Hamas. Israel’s closest allies have also expressed outrage at the civilian deaths. France and Germany have condemned the strike and called for an immediate ceasefire. Egypt has also expressed concern, saying that Israel’s incursion in Rafah could threaten the decades-old peace treaty between the two countries.
The International Criminal Court is pursuing arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as three Hamas leaders, for alleged war crimes. Israel has denied allegations of genocide brought against it by South Africa at the International Court of Justice.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged a “tragic mistake” after an Israeli strike in Rafah killed at least 45 displaced Palestinians. Condemnation surged internationally, including from close allies like the US and France. The attack raised the Palestinian death toll in the war over 3,600. Israel’s military said it would investigate the incident, while international legal proceedings are ongoing against top Israeli officials.
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has called for an end to U.S. military aid to Israel in response to the recent conflict in Gaza. Sanders cited the State Department’s finding of “reasonable” evidence that Israel had breached international law protecting civilians in its war against Hamas. The senator also expressed concern about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with thousands of Palestinians dead or wounded and over half of the housing destroyed.
