International Law

A power station is seen in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod August 8, 2011

Israel approves controversial plan to construct first power plants in West Bank

According to Israel’s Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen, “For the first time in the history of the state, [Israel] will build power plants in Judea and Samaria.”

By BENJAMIN EDIDIN
16/11/2024

What did Biden mean by ‘proportional’?

Proportional does not mean that retaliation must be proportional to the previous attack by the enemy; an attack must be proportional relative to the anticipated military advantage.

By PESACH WOLICKI
10/10/2024
 NITSANA DARSHAN-LEITNER at the US Supreme Court: Shurat HaDin has been waging war against Israel’s

Shurat HaDin: Battling Israel's foes through legal warfare

Marking the organization's relentless pursuit of justice for terror victims, Nitsana Darshan-Leitner stated, "They are the ones who should be paying."

IDF targets multiple Hamas command centers situated in school buildings

The IDF targeted Hamas command centers in Gaza, using precision strikes to minimize civilian risk while addressing immediate threats to Israeli forces.

Terrorism and self-determination: International law is on Israel’s side

The post-9/11 consensus on outlawing terrorism is being undermined by renewed support for its use in the name of national liberation, notably affecting Israel.

By TATIANA WAISBERG
23/09/2024
International Criminal Court, The Hague

Israel challenges ICC jurisdiction, submits objection to arrest warrants

Israel filed an official objection that questioned the legality of the ICC prosecutor's request to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

21/09/2024

Recent events and decisions could be potentially harmful for Israel's near future

Recent domestic and international events may have severe consequences regarding Israel's position in its war against Iranian proxies, possibly resulting in a quick escalation with a heavy price.

The Advisory Opinion on Palestine is a bad omen for international law

The ICJ's 2024 Advisory Opinion on Israel is criticized for bias, inaccuracies, and reliance on UN reports over primary sources.

By OLIVIA FLASCH , AMI H. ORKABY
25/07/2024

IDF reservist soldier who refuses to continue serving in Gaza speaks out

Yuval Green, a 26-year-old reservist, said the IDF is utilizing Palestinian homes for military purposes and that soldiers take “souvenirs, vandalize the homes, and destroy things for no reason.”

Israeli leaders slam ICJ's call for end to 'illegal' activities in Palestinian territories

The ICJ's decision led to new accusations that the UN court is 'antisemitic', 'one-sided' and would consider Israel an 'occupier' regardless of its actions and the reality of the situation.

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