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Tag: Humanitarian Law

0 Politics Ethics

Natasha Hausdorff tells Eylon Levy about the key principles of international humanitarian law.

Israel: State of a Nation · 21 Oct

Natasha Hausdorff, an expert in international law, discusses the foundational principles governing international humanitarian law with Eylon Levy.

0 Politics Israel

Blaming the Victims | The Legal Case for Israel With Natasha Hausdorff

Israel: State of a Nation · 21 Oct

Natasha Hausdorff, a British barrister specializing in public international law, discusses the multiple fronts on which Israel is currently under attack, highlighting the concept of 'lawfare.'

0 Politics Ethics

Going into year two of war, could international criticism — and accusations of war crimes — actually change Israel's tactics?

Jessica Wolfendale in Forward · 2 Oct

Jessica Wolfendale explores the concept of 'false equivalency' in discussions around war crimes committed by Israel and Hamas.

0 Gender/Identity Politics

What Matters Now to legal expert Cochav Elkayam-Levy: Denialism of Oct. 7 sexual violence

What Matters Now · 30 May

Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy addresses the October 7th use of rape and sexual violence as weapons by Hamas against Israeli women and children.

0 Politics Israel

State Department: Israel likely violated international law but still eligible for US military aid

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 10 May

The State Department released a report acknowledging that Israel likely violated international law in Gaza, pointing out incidents inconsistent with humanitarian law.

0 Politics Ethics

Israel at War – The Hague: Victory or Defeat?

For Heaven's Sake · 29 Jan

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the International Court of Justice's recent ruling concerning the humanitarian situation in Gaza, examining its implications for Israel amid ongoing tensions.

0 Israel Jewish Law

What Matters Now to Prof. Amichai Cohen: Is the IDF acting legally in Gaza?

What Matters Now · 14 Dec 2023

Prof. Amichai Cohen discusses the legal and ethical dimensions of the IDF's actions in Gaza, focusing on Israel's right to self-defense and the constraints of international law during conflict.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The 'godfather of human rights' criticized Israeli 'apartheid' — now he's calling out the left for making excuses for Hamas

Maya Bodnick in Forward · 23 Oct 2023

Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch, known for labeling Israel's occupation of the West Bank as apartheid, has faced backlash and support for his anti-Israel stances.