DC Area College Students Protest Gaza War at George Washington University Encampment - Washingtonian
University students in DC area protest Israel's war in Gaza, urging divestment from profiting businesses and questioning university's investments. [ more ]
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Protesters are demanding U.S. universities to disclose and divest from companies complicit in genocide, focusing on transparency in investments. [ more ]
Judge Dismisses Suit on US Complicity in Gaza, But "Implores" Officials to Reconsider "Unflagging Support" of Israel
A U.S. district judge in California dismissed a case brought against the Biden administration over its support of Israel's assault on Gaza.
The judge affirmed the International Court of Justice's finding that it's plausible that Israel is committing genocide and urged U.S. officials to reconsider their support of the military siege. [ more ]
Jeremy Corbyn pushes South African genocide case against Israel at The Hague
Jeremy Corbyn is supporting South Africa in its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza.
The South African delegation argues that Israel is in breach of the convention on genocide and has carried out collective punishment in Gaza. [ more ]
Israel's ad hoc judge at the ICJ genocide hearing has a long track record of circumventing international legal norms to prop up Israeli apartheid.
South Africa argues that Israel's war in Gaza is genocidal in nature, violating its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. [ more ]
Pro-Palestinian protesters target NYC cancer hospital for 'complicity in genocide'
Pro-Palestinian protesters targeted Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, accusing them of complicity in genocide.
The protest also targeted other establishments including Starbucks, McDonald's, and Mt. Sinai Medical Center for their alleged support of Zionism and genocide. [ more ]
Hochul knocks elite college presidents, warns NY state schools about campus calls for genocide
Gov. Kathy Hochul warns of consequences for Empire State universities that do not discipline students and faculty who call for the genocide of Jews.
Hochul's message was a response to the presidents of prominent universities who failed to denounce antisemitism and calls for genocide on their campuses. [ more ]
Plan to add teaching of Holocaust, genocide to science education draws questions from Maine teachers
Teachers and science advocates in Maine are skeptical of a proposal to incorporate teaching about genocide and other sensitive subjects into middle school science education.
Concerns include the need for more teacher training and the potential for distracting from conventional scientific principles. [ more ]
Genocide Fuels Climate Crisis. The Fate of Palestine Shapes Our Climate Future.
Israel's genocidal attack on Gaza has resulted in immense destruction of homes, schools, hospitals, and cultural institutions, with devastating impacts on the Palestinian population. [ more ]
"Uncommitted" Movement Reaches New York as Democratic Voters Cast Blank Ballots
Voters in New York are encouraged to submit blank ballots in the Democratic presidential primary to protest Biden's support for Israel's actions in Gaza.
The Leave It Blank campaign in New York aims to pressure Biden by urging voters to send a message through blank ballots. [ more ]
As Israel Raids Rafah, Lemkin Institute Says Biden Is "Complicit in Genocide"
The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention accused President Joe Biden and his administration of being complicit in Israel's attacks on Gaza and the deprivation of humanitarian aid for Palestinians.
The group criticized the Biden administration for defunding the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and praised high-level State Department officials who have resigned in protest over pro-Israel policies. [ more ]
US Is Breaking at Least 6 Laws With Assistance to Israel, Veterans' Group Says
Veterans for Peace is demanding that the State Department stop sending weapons to Israel, citing violations of U.S. laws and international human rights laws.
The group accuses State Department officials of supporting Israel's efforts to commit genocide in Gaza through arms transfers. [ more ]
US Judge Admits Horror of Gaza Genocide, But Will He Dismiss Case Against Biden?
The International Court of Justice found a plausible case that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
Palestinians are suing President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for failure to prevent and complicity in genocide. [ more ]
UN court orders Israel to open up more land crossings for Gaza aid
The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings for supplies.
Israel was instructed to ensure the unhindered provision of basic services and humanitarian assistance, as well as comply with the Genocide Convention. [ more ]
Blood on All Our Hands: Gunnhild yehaug on Adania Shibli's Minor Detail
PJ Harvey's performance in Oslo included a powerful moment where she sang the words 'I got blood on my hands' while holding her hands out to the audience.
The author reflects on the contrast between the safe, rich environment of the concert and the violent realities of the world, particularly the ongoing genocide in Gaza. [ more ]
ICJ to decide on emergency measures in Israel-Gaza genocide case this week
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will announce on Friday whether it will order emergency measures against Israel after South Africa filed a case accusing Israel of genocide in its assault on Gaza.
The ICJ will not deal with the main question of whether Israel is committing genocide, but will look at possible emergency measures requested by South Africa to restrain Israel's actions.
If the ICJ does decide on issuing emergency measures, it is not bound to order exactly the actions South Africa requested. Such measures are intended to prevent a dispute from getting worse while the court looks at the full case, which could take several years. [ more ]
Does open source intelligence help find the facts in Gaza?
Israel has prevented international investigators and journalists from entering Gaza since October 7th, making it difficult to independently verify allegations of war crimes and genocide.
The abundance of videos and photos coming out of Gaza helps open source intelligence researchers to piece together the truth of what's happening in the sealed-off warzone. [ more ]