International Criminal Court

0 Politics Israel

Shlomo Levin in Future of Jewish · 19 Nov

Shlomo Levin, a retired rabbi with a human rights law background, critiques the current international law framework, arguing it inadequately addresses conflicts like those Israel faces.

0 Politics Ethics

With Sinwar dead, the ICC must stop or suspend Israel’s prosecution

Joel Margolis in Forward · 25 Oct

Joel Margolis argues that the International Criminal Court (ICC) must halt or suspend its prosecution of Israel until Hamas is also held accountable for its war crimes.

0 Politics Israel

Sinwar’s death is a chance for Israel to declare victory and pivot in Gaza

Dan Perry in Forward · 17 Oct

The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar presents Israel with an opportunity to redefine its strategic approach in Gaza, according to Dan Perry.

0 Politics Israel

Man suffers severe burn injuries after self-immolation protest outside Israeli consulate in Boston

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 16 Sep

A man named Matt Nelson suffered severe burns after self-immolating outside the Israeli consulate in Boston, protesting what he described as the genocide in Gaza.

1 Politics Israel

How NGOs have driven the UK’s dangerous double standard on Israel

Jewish Chronicle · 9 Sep

The UK government's recent policy decisions, influenced by activist NGOs, have created a complex and contradictory stance toward Israel.

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If Israel cannot curb the horrific abuse of Palestinian detainees in its prisons, international tribunals will

Udi Ofer in Forward · 21 Aug

Shocking evidence has emerged of widespread abuse of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons and military facilities, including torture, amputations, starvation, and deaths in custody.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Pelosi Makes a Risky Bet

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 30 Jul

The article discusses Nancy Pelosi's endorsement of Dean Preston, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America running for reelection in San Francisco against Bilal Mahmood, a moderate tech entrepreneur.

0 Politics Israel

Jewish Democrats must wake up, fast.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 1 Jul

The text discusses the author's criticism of Democratic support for President Joe Biden, highlighting concerns about his age-related cognitive decline and the party's efforts to prevent other candidates from challenging him in the primaries.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The only question is how bad Labour will be for the Jews

Jewish Chronicle · 27 Jun

The text discusses concerns regarding the Labour Party under the leadership of Keir Starmer in relation to its stance on issues affecting Jews and Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress on July 24

Ben Sales in JTA · 7 Jun

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address the U.S. Congress on July 24 for the fourth time amid the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza and potential International Criminal Court issues.

0 History Antisemitism

The long history of weaponising law against Jews

Jewish Chronicle · 30 May

Throughout history, legal systems have been weaponized against Jews, from the Inquisition to modern international forums targeting the Jewish state under the guise of justice.

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Israel in the World Court // A conversation with International Law Professor Yuval Shany

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami · 29 May

Israel has been facing legal battles alongside military conflicts, including a recent ruling by the International Court of Justice regarding Israel's actions in Rafah, Gaza.

0 Israel Politics

The International Criminal Court Requests Netanyahu’s Arrest

Sienna Drew in Moment · 27 May

The International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leaders for alleged crimes in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Why the Biden Administration Didn’t Foresee the Progressive Outrage at its Gaza Policy

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 27 May

The text discusses why the Biden administration failed to anticipate the strong progressive backlash against its Gaza policy.

0 Politics Israel

It’s wrong to compare Hamas and the IRA

Jewish Chronicle · 26 May

The article argues against a comparison between Israel's conflict with Hamas and the UK's historical confrontation with the IRA.

0 Israel Politics

International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt its Rafah operation

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 24 May

The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to immediately stop its military operation in Rafah, based on a request from South Africa.

0 Politics Israel

The UK should pull its funding from the International Criminal Court

Jewish Chronicle · 24 May

The article argues for the UK to withdraw its funding from the International Criminal Court (ICC) due to its decision to request arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister and Defense Minister, equating them with Hamas terrorists.

0 Israel Politics

Arrest warrants are about delegitimisation of Israel

Jewish Chronicle · 24 May

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, seeking arrest warrants for Israeli leaders amidst Israel's conflict with Hamas is seen as morally and legally problematic, implying a false equivalence between a democratic state defending itself and a terrorist group attacking it.

0 Politics Israel

Speaker Mike Johnson invites Benjamin Netanyahu to speak to Congress

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 23 May

House Speaker Mike Johnson has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak to Congress, providing support amid international legal troubles and domestic criticism.

0 Politics Holocaust

This 94-year-old Holocaust survivor recommended arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 23 May

94-year-old Holocaust survivor and legal expert Theodor Meron, who has served in various roles including as a judge in U.N. crime tribunals, recommended the International Criminal Court (ICC) seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas leaders for war crimes and crimes against humanity during the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict.

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Israel is caught between terrorists, brainwashed mobs and ‘human rights’ lawfare

Jewish News Syndicate in Jewish Chronicle · 23 May

The text examines the International Criminal Court prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister and Minister of Defence on charges of war crimes, highlighting international reactions.

0 Politics History

The “Passing Judgments” Edition

Promised Podcast · 23 May

In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the pressures and ultimatums from Israeli politicians Gantz and Gallant on Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding the future of Gaza and the controversial charges by the International Criminal Court against both Israeli and Hamas leaders.

0 Israel Food

Study Shows Israel Supplied ‘Sufficient’ Food to Gaza

Eli Lake in The Free Press · 22 May

A recent study from the Hebrew University's Institute of Biochemistry, Food Science, and Nutrition reveals that Israel has been consistently supplying sufficient food and humanitarian aid to Gaza since January, with an average of 124 trucks entering per day, providing 3,211 calories of nutrition per Gazan daily.

0 Politics Israel

Karim Khan chose to act when Israel’s leadership is at its most isolated and vulnerable

Jewish Chronicle · 22 May

Karim Khan, the new prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, initially focused on investigating crimes by groups like Daesh and the Taliban, avoiding scrutiny of Western nations.

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There's a real outrage involving the International Criminal Court, Israel and Hamas. It isn't what you think

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 22 May

The article discusses the outrage over the International Criminal Court seeking arrest warrants for leaders of both Hamas and Israel.

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