Hague

The ICJ is not a court

In contrast to the legal and court systems of democratic countries, international law lacks basic political legitimacy.

By GERALD M. STEINBERG
02/02/2024

Is the ICJ's ruling a verdict or a vindication?

Israel wasn't ordered to cease fire, but that is far from a vindication.

South Africa's chief rabbi confronts country’s banks on allegations of funding terror

Rabbi Goldstein, after ICJ ruling, pledges to hold banks accountable for funding Hamas, urges global Jewish support for Israel's self-defense and combating antisemitism.

The term 'genocide' is being misused and abused

The terms "Holocaust" and "genocide" were first used in the context of Jewish murder- and are being wielded as a weapon of antisemitism.

The ICJ ruling is a mixed bag

The ICJ ruling requires Israel to prevent and punish any public incitement to commit genocide against Palestinians, to preserve evidence related to allegations of genocide, and to facilitate aid.

ICJ Gaza verdict: Court badmouths Israel for 35 minutes, then Israel wins

This was about whether a global sanctions movement against Israel would get a new huge club to wield against the Jewish state.

IDF reservists arrive at Hague to support Israel amid ICJ case

‘’Hamas is using the civilians as human shields...Still, we did everything we could to avoid hurting civilians,’’ says IDF reservist who arrived at the Hague to support Israel.

By RINA BASSIST
26/01/2024

South Africa’s case against Israel: Both weak and dangerous - opinion

Israel is fighting for its survival on two fronts: one is military, the other is legal, and an Israeli victory on both of them is absolutely critical.

Trial against Israel at the Hague showcases the absurd - editorial

The absurdity is that we need to keep defending an offensive that we didn’t want, for a war we didn’t start.

 Protests near the ICJ in the Hague as Israel and South Africa face each other in Gaza genocide case

South Africa's Gaza genocide case against Israel is just the beginning

It is hard to imagine the court accepting South Africa’s allegation that Israel carried out genocidal acts, but the court can easily issue an order for Israel to halt its military operation in Gaza.

By RINA BASSIST
13/01/2024
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