International Law

0 Politics Israel

For the last time, Israel is not attacking journalists.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 13 Nov

Joshua Hoffman argues that the accusations against Israel for attacking journalists are misleading and fail to account for the complex reality of media manipulation in conflict zones.

0 Politics Israel

Hamas violates laws of war & Western media & diplomats shouldn't side with them

Israel: State of a Nation · 29 Oct

Peter Berkowitz, a former senior official at the US State Department, argues that Hamas consistently violates international laws of war through its tactics and actions, which include targeting civilians and using human shields.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The 'Genocide Convention' incites more genocide (mainly against Jews).

Shlomo Levin in Future of Jewish · 26 Oct

Shlomo Levin critiques how the Genocide Convention and the International Court of Justice are being manipulated to incorrectly accuse Israel of genocide, exacerbating antisemitism.

0 Politics Israel

Did Israel commit a genocide?

Israel: State of a Nation · 24 Oct

International lawyer Natasha Hausdorff addresses the misconceptions and misrepresentations made by many legal professionals regarding the International Court of Justice's stance on Israel.

0 Politics Jewish Law

The International Court of Justice is a highly politicized court

Israel: State of a Nation · 23 Oct

Barrister and international lawyer Natasha Hausdorff argues that the International Court of Justice is influenced by political agendas rather than solely focusing on legal principles.

0 Israel Politics

Was Gaza occupied before Hamas carried out the October 7 Massacre?

Israel: State of a Nation · 23 Oct

The video features international lawyer Natasha Hausdorff providing a legal perspective on the status of Gaza prior to the October 7 Massacre carried out by Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

the International Court of Justice has a different set of standards for judging the State of Israel

Israel: State of a Nation · 22 Oct

Natasha Hausdorff, an international lawyer, discusses how the International Court of Justice (ICJ) applies different standards to cases involving the State of Israel compared to other nations.

0 Antisemitism Politics

"The victims of the October 7 Massacre were victims of a genocide" Natasha Hausdorff

Israel: State of a Nation · 22 Oct

Natasha Hausdorff, an international lawyer, discusses the events of October 7, describing them as acts of genocide.

0 Israel Politics

"The Israeli military has achieved results in its efforts to minimize civilian casualties in Gaza"

Israel: State of a Nation · 22 Oct

International lawyer Natasha Hausdorff discusses with Eylon Levy the efforts made by the Israeli military to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza.

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 Israel Ethics

"The Israel Defense Forces adheres to a standard that exceeds the requirements of the laws of war"

Israel: State of a Nation · 21 Oct

In a conversation with Eylon Levy, Natasha Hausdorff, a barrister and international lawyer, asserts that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow standards that surpass the obligatory requirements set by international law regarding warfare.

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

The Self-Defeating Obsession With Civilian Casualties

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 19 Oct

Joshua Hoffman argues that the global focus on civilian casualties in conflicts involving Israel and groups like Hamas distracts from the broader ethical and strategic realities of war.

0 Politics Israel

A nationalist religious group has swelled the ranks of Israel’s military

Yagil Levy in Forward · 18 Oct

The Hardal sector, a blend of ultra-Orthodox Haredi Judaism and nationalist ideology, is increasingly influencing the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) with potentially serious implications for Israel.

0 Politics Israel

The US pressure on aid is really about a deeper anger with Netanyahu

Dan Perry in Forward · 16 Oct

The Biden administration's threat to withhold crucial military aid from Israel unless it increases humanitarian aid to Gaza is not just about humanitarian concerns but reflects deeper frustrations with Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of the conflict.

0 Politics Culture

Two Final Thoughts about Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Book

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 14 Oct

In a reflection on Ta-Nehisi Coates' book 'The Message,' Peter Beinart discusses criticisms facing Coates and the broader discourse surrounding Palestinian liberation struggles.

0 Politics Israel

Netta Barak-Corren: 'I hope that Gaza will see a day when it is no longer ruled by Hamas'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 14 Oct

Netta Barak-Corren, a legal scholar and professor, discusses Israel's existential challenges, focusing on post-war strategies for Gaza and the implications of judicial reform.

0 Politics Israel

The 9 Most Absurd Arguments Against Israel

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 12 Oct

Joshua Hoffman critically addresses various common arguments against Israel, using a sarcastic tone to highlight their perceived absurdity.

0 Politics Israel

Arguing that Israel must act 'proportionally' is plain wrong.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 4 Oct

The debate around Israel's response to attacks by non-state actors like Hamas often invokes the principle of proportionality in warfare.

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 Politics Israel

Killing Nasrallah was Israel’s only choice

Editor in Jewish Chronicle · 29 Sep

Israeli military strategy and international perceptions collide as tensions with Hezbollah escalate in the north.

0 Politics Israel

The vitriolic outpouring of hostility against Israel has crossed all boundaries of sane debate

Jewish Chronicle · 29 Sep

Following the brutal events of October 7 in southern Israel, the author reflects on the significant surge in hostility towards Israel that he views as beyond the boundaries of rational debate.

0 Politics History

"The Dig" Live: Internationalism After Third Worldism

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 26 Sep

This episode explores the history and resurgence of left internationalism in the context of ongoing conflicts like the Israeli-Palestinian crisis.

0 Politics Israel

The Greatest War®

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 19 Sep

Nachum Kaplan's guest essay titled "The Greatest War" asserts that Israel's conflict with Hamas is more than just a regional skirmish; it is a crucial and existential battle for the survival and moral strength of the West.

0 Politics Israel

Israel won’t let reporters into Rafah… is that a wise strategy?

Jewish Chronicle · 12 Sep

The article explores the Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) strategic decision to restrict media access to the southern Gaza town of Rafah.

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Tag: International Law