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The international court prosecutor says he will intensify investigations in Palestinian territories

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says his office will “further intensify its efforts to advance its investigations” in the occupied Palestinian territories

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 58

Israel continues to ignore calls for putting a stop to the war and civilian deaths – here are the major updates.

Al Jazeera · Dec 3, 2023

IDF claims to have found 800 tunnel shafts – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2023

Hospitals have special protection under the rules of war. Why are they in the crosshairs in Gaza?

Hospitals have been caught in the crossfire during the Israel-Hamas war — both literally and in the clashing narratives of the conflict

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2023

Three rights groups file ICC lawsuit against Israel over Gaza ‘genocide’

The lawsuit urges the ICC to include ‘genocide’ in Gaza war crimes probe and issue arrest warrants for Israel’s leaders.

Al Jazeera · Nov 9, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: What international laws apply and whether the ICC can prosecute | Explained

In the wake of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, The Hindu decodes what international laws apply to Israel and Palestine; what constitutes ‘war crimes’ and ‘genocide’; and whether the ICC has jurisdiction to prosecute the ongoing hostilities.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Hamas says it will release some foreign hostages in coming days

The Palestinian group says it has informed intermediaries of its plan to release some foreigners held captive in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023

Have war crimes been committed in Israel and Gaza and what international laws apply?

The UN has said there is evidence that international humanitarian law may have been breached by both sides in the conflict

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023

Respect of humanitarian law in Gaza not an ‘option’ but an ‘obligation’, UNRWA chief says

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini on Monday said the respect of humanitarian law in Gaza is not an “option” but an “obligation”. His comments came after Israel’s Netanyahu ruled out a ceasefire in Gaza as he vowed to win the war against Hamas. According to the health ministry in the Hamas-ruled…

France 24 · Oct 30, 2023

Impeding aid to Gaza could be crime under ICC jurisdiction, says prosecutor

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan called on Israel to make ‘discernible efforts’ to ensure civilians access food and medicine.

Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2023