Tag: International Law

Itamar Mann, a Professor of Law at the University of Haifa, is known for his expertise in international law and legal theory.
In his book "Humanity at Sea: Maritime Migration and the Foundations of International Law," Itamar Mann explores the relationship between migration, humanity, and international law.
The Israeli government's treatment of the West Bank is governed by a double legal regime: one for Palestinians and one for Jews.
Morocco's agreement to normalize relations with Israel has been seen by some as a prize for its recognition of American sovereignty over Western Sahara.
The article criticizes the Abraham Accords, a peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, as a publicity stunt rewarding Israel despite human rights abuses and breaches of international law.
Alan Gross, a Jewish-American aid worker who spent five years in a Cuban prison for attempting to distribute internet-connected devices, now enjoys his freedom in Tel Aviv.
In a recent podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss key issues in Israel, including Benny Gantz's failure to form a government, the timing of Israel's conflict with Islamic Jihad in Gaza, and a controversy over a benefit concert for an ultra-Orthodox-run NGO in the healthcare sector.
In this edition, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss Benny Gantz's failure to form a government, questioning if it was a bullet dodged, and speculate about political motives behind Israel's recent conflict with Islamic Jihad in Gaza.
Prof. Carole Fink discusses the efforts to protect Jews in interwar Europe through various minority protection schemes that emerged on the continent, ultimately leading to their catastrophic failure.
An Israeli arms company, Aeronautics Defense Systems, faced backlash after a team was asked to demonstrate an armed drone by carrying out an attack on an Armenian army position in Azerbaijan-controlled Karabakh, resulting in injuries.
Professor Frances Raday, a leading voice in international law, examines how legal frameworks can address the impact of patriarchy on women's rights, drawing attention to the intersection of women's rights and human rights.
Professor Aeyal Gross from Tel Aviv University's law school presents his book "The Writing on the Wall: Rethinking the International Law of Occupation," in which he challenges traditional notions in international law, asserting the need for adjustments to align with modern political, diplomatic, and technological developments.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu highlighted that the Palestinian Authority seeks a state free of Jews, prompting criticism from various quarters including the U.N. and the Anti-Defamation League.
During the interwar period in Europe, efforts were made to protect Jews through various minority protection schemes, as explored by historian Prof. Carole Fink.
The text discusses Israel's failed military raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla in the context of changing warfare tactics and public opinion dynamics.