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Jan 25 2024
News
Court to issue interim ruling on genocide case
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- The United Nations' top court will issue a decision Friday on South Africa's request for interim orders in a genocide case against Israel, including that Israel halt its offensive in Gaza. The decision is a preliminary stage of a case filed by South Africa at the International Court of Justice alleging that Israel's military action in its war with Hamas in Gaza
Arkansas Democrat-GazetteFeb 15 2024
Opinion
In Rafah, the final – and most deadly – stage of this genocide is upon us
For many years, every time I travelled to Gaza to visit my family, I passed through the Rafah crossing, the border between the besieged Gaza Strip and Egypt. And every time I took a breath in the border city of Rafah, I was reminded of my sister Taghreed’s words: “I am inhaling the scent of the history of my land.” Her eyes would glow with pride every time she talked of Rafah, and I share the
Al JazeeraDec 31 2023
News
Netanyahu Rejects Charges of Genocide as 'Lies'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected South Africa's charge that it was committing "genocidal" acts in the Gaza Strip after Pretoria filed a case against Israel at the U.N.'s International Court of Justice, The Times of Israel reported. "No, South Africa, it is not we who have come to perpetrate genocide; it is Hamas," Netanyahu said at a cabinet meeting. "It would
Newsmax (News)Mar 04 2024
News
Harvard in antisemitism storm over ‘genocide’ talk by professor who appeared with Hamas leader
A professor who appeared beside a top Hamas leader was due to speak on “genocide” at Harvard Monday — the same day as a deadline for the university to finally comply with a congressional subpoena demanding answers on antisemitism.
Noura Erakat, an associate professor of Africana studies at Rutgers University in New Jersey, was scheduled to speak on “We Charge Genocide; The Potential and
New York Post (News)Mar 14 2024
News
Activists from San Francisco to New York Disrupt Business as Usual to Shine Light on Gaza Genocide
Back in the U.S., hundreds of activists partially shut down the International Terminal of San Francisco International Airport Wednesday to demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and that the U.S. stop arming Israel. Protesters blocked outside traffic and security check-in, forcing SFO to close certain checkpoints and roadways. One traveler stopped to thank the protesters for the disruption.
Democracy Now!Jan 12 2024
Opinion
Israel’s war in Gaza isn’t genocide, but is it proportionate?
It is now almost three months since Benjamin Netanyahu’s government launched its ground invasion of Gaza, and it is time to ask some hard questions: Has it been proportional to the damage that Hamas inflicted on Israel? Has the Israeli military been careful to avoid civilian casualties? Was there another path?
I write this as a supporter of Israel, a country that I believe has been a
Fareed ZakariaJan 12 2024
News
Israel Presents Defense Against Claims of Genocide
As you’re probably aware by now, the International Court of Justice at the Hague is hearing arguments this week in a case brought by South Africa against Israel. South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza and is asking the court to demand an immediate ceasefire. Critics have compared South Africa’s actions to “lawfare.” The 84-page application instituting proceedings
HotAirJan 26 2024
News
The Hague’s decision means Israel is now in the dock for genocide
There are two main takeaways from the International Court of Justice’s decision on Friday ordering provisional measures against Israel on the basis of South Africa’s genocide allegations against it. The first, and the most crucial, is that through the nature of the orders and the language it used, it could be cautiously said that the court does not appear to think that Israel is currently and
The Times of IsraelJan 11 2024
News
UN court hears Israel genocide allegation
The United Nations’ top court kicked off hearings Thursday for South Africa’s allegation that Israel is committing genocide in its war with militant group Hamas. In a 84-page filing to the International Court of Justice, South Africa alleges the “acts and omissions by Israel…are genocidal in character,” with the intent “to destroy the Palestinians in Gaza,” as part of the larger Palestinian
The HillJan 18 2024
News
South Africa accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza
On this edition of Your Call, we discuss South Africa's genocide case against Israel before the United Nations' International Court of Justice in the Hague. Last week, the delegation said the world has failed Palestinians by turning a blind eye to the "mass genocide" perpetrated by Israeli military forces in Gaza. Oxfam, a confederation of 21 independent charitable organizations, says Israel's
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