Medical services at Gaza’s largest functioning health facility collapse amid intense fighting in Khan Younis, warns MSF – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - US · Jan 26, 2024
Afternoon Update: thousands march in Invasion Day rallies; Israel braces for ICJ ruling; and trans swimmer takes legal action Calls to address Indigenous incarceration rates and ongoing deaths in custody at the forefront of Invasion Day protests The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2024
Civilians Trapped By Fighting In Gaza's South, Hague Decision Looms The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague could order Israel to halt its military action in Gaza, launched in retaliation for Hamas's unprecedented attacks on October 7, although it has little power to enforce its rulings. International Business Times · Jan 26, 2024
How South Africa’s genocide case against Israel played out in The Hague Feelings have run high inside and outside court, where two countries with painful histories were pitted against each other The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024
Top UN Court To Rule On Landmark Israel Gaza Genocide Case The top UN court hands down an initial decision Friday in a case against Israel over alleged genocide in Gaza, a landmark ruling closely watched in the Middle East and around the world. International Business Times · Jan 26, 2024
Israel braces for interim ICJ ruling on allegation of genocide in Gaza Behind bullish statements officials have been examining potential scenarios for impending decision in case brought by South Africa The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2024
What will the ICJ announce on Israel’s Gaza war? The possible scenarios The World Court’s interim measures could being relief for Israel, vindication for Palestinians or offer a bit of both. Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2024
More than one-third of Americans believe Israel is committing genocide, poll shows Poll released Wednesday shows divisions by age and political lines, with 35% overall saying campaign against Palestinians is genocide The Guardian - US · Jan 24, 2024
ICJ to decide on emergency measures in Israel-Gaza genocide case on Friday The World Court will decide whether to order emergency measures relating to Israel’s military action in Gaza. Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2024
ICJ to deliver interim ruling on genocide case against Israel on Friday South Africa’s foreign minister will fly to The Hague for the ruling in a possible sign of Pretoria’s confidence in its case The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2024
The issue of genocide and the world court In the case that South Africa has instituted against Israel in the International Court of Justice, it is important to understand the international legal context of these proceedings The Hindu · Jan 24, 2024
Ruling In Israel Gaza Genocide Case On Friday: Court The UN's top court said it would hand down its landmark ruling on Friday in the case against Israel over alleged genocide in Gaza, a verdict likely to be watched closely around the world. International Business Times · Jan 24, 2024
How Israel controls $188m of Palestinian money every month Palestinian tax revenue destined for Gaza has been frozen by Israel since November – here’s what’s happening now. Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2024
Why has Belgium vowed to back the ICJ’s verdict on Gaza ‘genocide’? Unlike other European nations, Belgium says it will support the international court’s rulings on South Africa’s case. Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2024
Al Jazeera · Jan 19, 2024 ‘Criminal complaints’ filed against Israeli President Herzog in Switzerland Swiss prosecutor confirmed the filing but would not reveal details about the nature and number of the complaints.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2024 As Gaza crisis worsens, the Albanese government is on the defensive Penny Wong engages in balancing act during trip to the Middle East while the political environment back home is fraught
Al Jazeera · Jan 19, 2024 Palestinians welcome Chile and Mexico’s call for ICC probe into Gaza war Two countries express ‘growing worry’ over ‘escalation of violence’ in International Criminal Court referral.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2024 ‘It’s not just Israel on trial’: Bosnian war survivor’s support for genocide case Arnesa Buljušmić-Kustura fears case against Serbia 30 years ago will become precedent and is calling on UN court to act
The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024 Historic hearing: On the preliminary hearing at the Hague on Israel There is little doubt that any provisional measure will cast a shadow on the legitimacy of Israel’s Gaza war
Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2024 Altruism, opportunism or both: What pushed South Africa to ICJ over Gaza? Pretoria’s intent is under scrutiny as it presents an all-important case against Israel’s war in Gaza at the ICJ.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2024 Labor to increase humanitarian funding as Penny Wong warns she is ‘gravely concerned’ by Gaza conditions Foreign minister begins Middle East visit by announcing funding for those in Occupied Palestinian Territories affected by conflict and to address refugee crisis
The Conversation · Jan 16, 2024 New Zealand can learn from South Africa, The Gambia and others when it comes to international accountability In 2023 the world witnessed a sustained attack on the very foundations of the international legal order.
Al Jazeera · Jan 15, 2024 Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 101 Dozens of Palestinians killed in overnight Israeli strikes in central and south Gaza as Red Sea tensions rise.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 15, 2024 Albanese says Australia will not participate in ICJ case against Israel and instead focus on ‘political solution’ Prime minister suggests court cases won’t bring peace between Israel and Palestine, as Penny Wong sets off for a trip to the Middle East
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2024 It’s not only Israel on trial. South Africa is testing the west’s claim to moral superiority Supporters of Palestine have long been told their position is fringe. But this case gives them legitimacy – and tests the limits of human rights, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik