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Israel Is Spiraling

Israel's government is increasingly adopting genocidal rhetoric towards Gaza, leading to a widening divide among its citizens.

Ex-Israeli Soldiers Say Palestinians Are Used as "Slaves" and "Human Shields"

Israel is accused of using Palestinians as human shields, contradicting its claims about Hamas.

NYC politics

fromAlgemeiner.com

NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Defends BDS Support, Vows to Arrest Netanyahu During Synagogue Event

Mamdani advocates for BDS and plans to arrest Netanyahu if he visits NYC, prioritizing international law compliance over traditional Jewish relations.

Israel's Bold, Risky Attack

Israel's recent attack on Iran resembles a preventive war, raising questions about legality and morality in international relations.

fromThe Washington Post

World court opens hearings on Israel's aid obligations to Palestinians

Israel is being urged by the U.N. court to allow aid to Palestinian civilians, yet it claims the court is biased.

fromwww.npr.org

U.S. supports ally Israel at the International Court of Justice

Israel's blockade and aid restrictions in Gaza face international scrutiny amidst claims of humanitarian law violations.

Right-wing politics

Israel Is Spiraling

Israel's government is increasingly adopting genocidal rhetoric towards Gaza, leading to a widening divide among its citizens.

Ex-Israeli Soldiers Say Palestinians Are Used as "Slaves" and "Human Shields"

Israel is accused of using Palestinians as human shields, contradicting its claims about Hamas.

NYC politics

fromAlgemeiner.com

NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Defends BDS Support, Vows to Arrest Netanyahu During Synagogue Event

Mamdani advocates for BDS and plans to arrest Netanyahu if he visits NYC, prioritizing international law compliance over traditional Jewish relations.

Israel's Bold, Risky Attack

Israel's recent attack on Iran resembles a preventive war, raising questions about legality and morality in international relations.

fromThe Washington Post

World court opens hearings on Israel's aid obligations to Palestinians

Israel is being urged by the U.N. court to allow aid to Palestinian civilians, yet it claims the court is biased.

A Canadian mining company wants Trump's permission to mine the deep sea

The Metals Company is pursuing deep sea mining permits, bypassing international regulation and sparking outrage from environmentalists and foreign governments.

16 hours ago

US politics

Trump May be Repeating Reagan's Deep Sea Mining Mistake

Environment

fromThe Verge

A Canadian mining company wants Trump's permission to mine the deep sea

The Metals Company is pursuing deep sea mining permits, bypassing international regulation and sparking outrage from environmentalists and foreign governments.

16 hours ago

US politics

Trump May be Repeating Reagan's Deep Sea Mining Mistake

FIFA gets complaint over Saudi WC human rights

International lawyers claim FIFA is neglecting its human rights policy regarding the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia.

fromKALTBLUT Magazine

The Moscow Conventions: A Chilling Reflection on Human Rights Abuses by russia - KALTBLUT Magazine

The Moscow Conventions expose Russian violations of humanitarian norms against Ukrainian prisoners, challenging the global response to these abuses.

Israel's violations' in Gaza make world more dangerous, Norway warns

Israel's actions in Gaza are setting a dangerous precedent for international human rights law violations, warns Norway's international development minister.

More than 800 lawyers, judges call for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza war

UK must impose sanctions on Israel to stop breaches of international law in Gaza.

Is Britain breaking international law over Israel to avoid offending Trump? We may find out in court this week | Yasmine Ahmed

The British government's defense of arms exports to Israel amid humanitarian crises in Gaza highlights serious legal and ethical concerns.

Social justice

Gaza Tribunal in Sarajevo Documents How Genocide Has Eroded International Law

The Gaza Tribunal seeks to address perceived genocide of Palestinians and the complicity of international law.

Soccer (FIFA)

fromESPN.com

FIFA gets complaint over Saudi WC human rights

International lawyers claim FIFA is neglecting its human rights policy regarding the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia.

fromKALTBLUT Magazine

The Moscow Conventions: A Chilling Reflection on Human Rights Abuses by russia - KALTBLUT Magazine

The Moscow Conventions expose Russian violations of humanitarian norms against Ukrainian prisoners, challenging the global response to these abuses.

Israel's violations' in Gaza make world more dangerous, Norway warns

Israel's actions in Gaza are setting a dangerous precedent for international human rights law violations, warns Norway's international development minister.

More than 800 lawyers, judges call for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza war

UK must impose sanctions on Israel to stop breaches of international law in Gaza.

Is Britain breaking international law over Israel to avoid offending Trump? We may find out in court this week | Yasmine Ahmed

The British government's defense of arms exports to Israel amid humanitarian crises in Gaza highlights serious legal and ethical concerns.

Social justice

Gaza Tribunal in Sarajevo Documents How Genocide Has Eroded International Law

The Gaza Tribunal seeks to address perceived genocide of Palestinians and the complicity of international law.

UK news

What To Know About Israel's Major Expansion of Settlements in Occupied West Bank

UK news

The Settlers With Their Sights on Gaza

UK news

What To Know About Israel's Major Expansion of Settlements in Occupied West Bank

UK news

The Settlers With Their Sights on Gaza

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Can Israel's finance minister shut down the Palestinian banking system?

Smotrich's proposal to cut Palestinian banks from the global financial system poses significant economic threats and legal implications.

#humanitarian-aid

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27 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Fire Near Aid Hub, Gaza Officials Say

fromIrish Independent

Europe politics

Increase of settlements in the West Bank 'so blatantly in breach of international law that it requires refutation', says President Michael D Higgins

fromwww.thelocal.se

Germany politics

'War crime': Swedish foreign minister warns Israel against 'starving civilians'

fromwww.npr.org

US news

The U.S. backs Israel's ban on the U.N.'s Palestinian aid agency at the World Court

UK news

Starmer joins condemnation of Israel over Gaza

Fundraising

27 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Fire Near Aid Hub, Gaza Officials Say

Israeli fire killed 27 Palestinians at aid collection points in Rafah amidst criticism of the new humanitarian aid system.

Europe politics

fromIrish Independent

Increase of settlements in the West Bank 'so blatantly in breach of international law that it requires refutation', says President Michael D Higgins

The UN General Assembly is expected to vote on a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza and humanitarian aid access.

Germany politics

fromwww.thelocal.se

'War crime': Swedish foreign minister warns Israel against 'starving civilians'

Israel's refusal to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza is being condemned as a potential war crime by Sweden's foreign minister.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

The U.S. backs Israel's ban on the U.N.'s Palestinian aid agency at the World Court

UK news

Starmer joins condemnation of Israel over Gaza

more#humanitarian-aid

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U of Utah Partners With Institution in Occupied West Bank

University of Utah's partnership with Ariel University sparks controversy due to Ariel's location in a disputed Israeli settlement in the West Bank.

Law

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Leon Castellanos-Jankiewicz: The responsibility of gunmakers doesn't end at the factory gate'

Leon Castellanos-Jankiewicz advocates legal strategies to combat U.S. arms trafficking to Mexico, noting a Supreme Court ruling's potential implications for accountability.

US and Hungary Stand Alone at ICJ in Favor of Israel's Blockade on Gaza

Israel is blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza, leading to starvation and displacement of Palestinians, raising legal concerns over its obligations under international law.

France news

Israel Boards Gaza Aid Flotilla Carrying Greta Thunberg What's Next For the Ship and its Crew

Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid ship, detaining its crew, which includes activist Greta Thunberg.

UN official urges Israel to lift 'cruel' aid blockade on Gaza

The UN condemned Israel's blockade of aid to Gaza, citing it as "cruel collective punishment" detrimental to civilians.

UK news

No evidence of genocide in Gaza, UK lawyers say in arms export case

Liverpool FC

The week around the world in 20 pictures

UK news

The Guardian view on Israel's choice for Gaza's people: risk their lives for supplies, or starve | Editorial

US and Hungary Stand Alone at ICJ in Favor of Israel's Blockade on Gaza

Israel is blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza, leading to starvation and displacement of Palestinians, raising legal concerns over its obligations under international law.

France news

Israel Boards Gaza Aid Flotilla Carrying Greta Thunberg What's Next For the Ship and its Crew

Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid ship, detaining its crew, which includes activist Greta Thunberg.

UN official urges Israel to lift 'cruel' aid blockade on Gaza

The UN condemned Israel's blockade of aid to Gaza, citing it as "cruel collective punishment" detrimental to civilians.

UK news

No evidence of genocide in Gaza, UK lawyers say in arms export case

Liverpool FC

The week around the world in 20 pictures

UK news

The Guardian view on Israel's choice for Gaza's people: risk their lives for supplies, or starve | Editorial

Minister regrets 'clumsy' reference to Nazi Germany

Lord Hermer's remarks draw historical parallels between current UK political rhetoric and the pre-Nazi era in Germany.

US news

Iran condemns racist mentality' behind US travel ban

Minister regrets 'clumsy' reference to Nazi Germany

Lord Hermer's remarks draw historical parallels between current UK political rhetoric and the pre-Nazi era in Germany.

US news

Iran condemns racist mentality' behind US travel ban

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#icc

The US v the ICC: Why is Trump going after the court?

The ICC faces a crisis due to US sanctions affecting its lead prosecutor and ongoing investigations.

US news

European Union backs ICC after US sanctions on court judges

UK news

ICC prosecutor under increased pressure from sexual misconduct probe

The US v the ICC: Why is Trump going after the court?

The ICC faces a crisis due to US sanctions affecting its lead prosecutor and ongoing investigations.

US news

European Union backs ICC after US sanctions on court judges

UK news

ICC prosecutor under increased pressure from sexual misconduct probe

more#icc

Israeli Academics Call for Boycott of Israel's Medical Institutions

"The Israeli medical establishment in general identifies with Israel's colonial project and puts the colonial project over the most basic ethical principles of their profession," says Gordon.

UK news

#echr

UK politics

The Guardian view on the Conservatives and international law: a party trapped inside its own destructive obsessions | Editorial

UK politics

Attorney general apologises for comparing Tories and Reform to Nazis

UK politics

The Guardian view on the Conservatives and international law: a party trapped inside its own destructive obsessions | Editorial

UK politics

Attorney general apologises for comparing Tories and Reform to Nazis

more#echr

#extradition

US politics

British man charged with spying for China in smuggling plot

A British man has been charged with spying for attempting to export sensitive US military technology to China.

fromDatabreaches

US news

Ukrainian National Extradited from Spain to Face Conspiracy to Use Ransomware Charge

US politics

British man charged with spying for China in smuggling plot

A British man has been charged with spying for attempting to export sensitive US military technology to China.

fromDatabreaches

US news

Ukrainian National Extradited from Spain to Face Conspiracy to Use Ransomware Charge

more#extradition

What is ecocide and could it become a crime under international law?

Ecocide is emerging as a recognized international crime, analogous to genocide but focused on environmental destruction.

#uk-politics

Reform and Tories' policy compared to Nazis rise to power

Rising sentiments in the UK may resemble past justifications used in Nazi Germany to disregard international law.

UK politics

Pick-and-mix approach to international law will make UK less secure, says attorney general

UK must adhere to international law to ensure prosperity and security, warns Attorney General Richard Hermer.

Reform and Tories' policy compared to Nazis rise to power

Rising sentiments in the UK may resemble past justifications used in Nazi Germany to disregard international law.

UK politics

Pick-and-mix approach to international law will make UK less secure, says attorney general

Israel Greenlights Largest Illegal Settlement Expansion in West Bank in Decades

Israeli ministers plan to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Agriculture

The Climate Costs of Occupation

The systematic transformation of protected green spaces in Palestine into settlements violates international law and accelerates climate change.

UK news

Palestinian activist says home raided in revenge' for appearing in Louis Theroux documentary

Israel Greenlights Largest Illegal Settlement Expansion in West Bank in Decades

Israeli ministers plan to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Agriculture

The Climate Costs of Occupation

The systematic transformation of protected green spaces in Palestine into settlements violates international law and accelerates climate change.

UK news

Palestinian activist says home raided in revenge' for appearing in Louis Theroux documentary

more#israeli-settlements

#gaza-conflict

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Russo-Ukrainian War

Israel believes Hamas has 40,000 fighters in Gaza, the same number as before the October 7, 2023 attacks

UK news

How common is Israel's use of human shields in Gaza and the West Bank?

fromenglish.elpais.com

Russo-Ukrainian War

Israel believes Hamas has 40,000 fighters in Gaza, the same number as before the October 7, 2023 attacks

UK news

How common is Israel's use of human shields in Gaza and the West Bank?

more#gaza-conflict

#human-rights-violations

US news

Israeli soldiers accused of widespread use of human shields in Gaza Middle East crisis live

Russo-Ukrainian War

Release of Ukrainian prisoners in Russia key to any peace deal, rights groups say

Israeli soldiers accused of widespread use of human shields in Gaza Middle East crisis live

Israeli troops reportedly force Palestinians to act as human shields, violating international law.

more#human-rights-violations

Release of Ukrainian prisoners in Russia key to any peace deal, rights groups say

Ukrainian civil society is emphasizing the need for the release of civilians in peace negotiations.

fromIrish Independent

Taoiseach not worried about legal action after deportees flown through Shannon in defiance of US judge's ruling

"I wouldn't think so... There are various international agreements and legal agreements that pertain to aircraft landing and refuelling."

UK news

Why did the government sign the Chagos deal now?

The UK government ceded sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius to preserve the operational viability of the military base on Diego Garcia.

#icj

Russo-Ukrainian War

Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling

UK news

Sudan fails in attempt to make UAE accountable for acts of genocide

Juventus

ICJ dismisses Sudan genocide case against UAE DW 05/05/2025

Russo-Ukrainian War

Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling

UK news

Sudan fails in attempt to make UAE accountable for acts of genocide

Juventus

ICJ dismisses Sudan genocide case against UAE DW 05/05/2025

more#icj

Trump makes the Gulf states feel powerful, but the real test is: can they stop Israel's war? | Nesrine Malik

Trump's visit to the Middle East symbolizes a shift towards transactional diplomacy, acknowledging Gulf states as equal partners without enforcing traditional notions of international law.

US politics

Will we ever see despots like Putin in court? It's unlikely and that's the west's fault too | Simon Tisdall

The establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine lacks real power to prosecute and punish Vladimir Putin.

Is Argentina's warrant against Aung San Suu Kyi a mistake? DW 05/13/2025

The arrest warrant for Aung San Suu Kyi by an Argentinian court highlights the global accountability for serious crimes against humanity, specifically involving the Rohingya crisis.

UK news

UN body finds Russia responsible for downed MH17 flight DW 05/13/2025

The UN aviation council determined Russia was responsible for the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, holding it accountable under international law.

UN agency finds Russia responsible for downing flight MH17 in 2014

Russia found guilty of downing Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 by UN aviation agency.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Russia must assume responsibility for MH17 downing: UN aviation agency

UN body finds Russia responsible for downed MH17 flight DW 05/13/2025

The UN aviation council determined Russia was responsible for the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, holding it accountable under international law.

UN agency finds Russia responsible for downing flight MH17 in 2014

Russia found guilty of downing Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 by UN aviation agency.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Russia must assume responsibility for MH17 downing: UN aviation agency

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fromThe Verge

Mexico is suing Google over how it's labeling the Gulf of Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico is suing Google for relabeling the Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America' for U.S. users, despite Mexico's objections.

US news

France news

Intellectual property law

Doctors Without Borders hospital bombed in South Sudan DW 05/03/2025

A hospital in South Sudan, run by Doctors Without Borders, was bombed, killing at least seven and injuring 20.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Ninth Circuit Says Group of Chinese Companies Indicted for Trade Secret Theft Failed Foreign Sovereign Immunity Test

Chinese companies cannot claim foreign sovereign immunity in U.S. court for economic espionage involving stolen trade secrets.

Ninth Circuit reinforces that ownership by a foreign state doesn't grant immunity under federal law.

fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty