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#iran
fromTruthout
1 hour ago
World news

Iranian Group Files US-Israeli War Crimes Evidence to International Criminal Court

World news
fromTruthout
1 hour ago

Iranian Group Files US-Israeli War Crimes Evidence to International Criminal Court

The Iranian Red Crescent Society submitted evidence of U.S.-Israeli war crimes to the ICC, seeking accountability for attacks on civilian infrastructure.
World politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Trump's Iran threats raise moral stakes for military members

Threats against Iran's infrastructure raise concerns about potential war crimes and civilian casualties amid escalating tensions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Senator Says Trump Risks War Crime' if He Acts on Threats

Threatening Iranian civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime, according to Sen. Blumenthal, amid concerns over U.S. military strategy in the region.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Sexual violence in the West Bank emerges as tool to intimidate Palestinians

Qusay told Al Jazeera that the settlers divided themselves into groups to attack the Palestinian tents. Five of the settlers attacked his tent where he had been asleep and began beating him severely with their hands and sticks.
Women
#conflict-related-sexual-violence
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Israeli sexual violence helping push Palestinians from West Bank: Report

Conflict-related sexual violence by Israeli settlers and soldiers is driving Palestinians to leave the occupied West Bank.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Law

Op-Ed | Evolving legal frameworks to effectively prosecute conflict-related sexual violence (Part 2) amNewYork

Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Israeli sexual violence helping push Palestinians from West Bank: Report

Conflict-related sexual violence by Israeli settlers and soldiers is driving Palestinians to leave the occupied West Bank.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Law

Op-Ed | Evolving legal frameworks to effectively prosecute conflict-related sexual violence (Part 2) amNewYork

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Israeli attacks on Lebanon may violate international law, UN warns

Hezbollah's rocket attacks and Israeli strikes may violate international humanitarian law, according to a UN report on recent escalations.
#ben-roberts-smith
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Israeli soldiers using sexual assault to force Palestinians out of West Bank, report says

Israeli soldiers and settlers are using sexual violence to displace Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank.
#gaza
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
Healthcare

We dug up medics in Gaza. A year later, international law remains buried

Israel has fostered a culture of impunity for attacks on healthcare workers, leading to severe consequences in Gaza and beyond.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
World news

Hamas says gave Israel, mediators details about last Gaza captive's remains

Israeli forces are searching a Gaza cemetery for the remains of Ran Gvili after Hamas provided the location as part of the ceasefire agreement.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Israel kills at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza amid ceasefire'

Hamas claims Israeli escalation shows international community's failure to uphold Gaza truce as attacks continue, resulting in civilian casualties.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Palestine weekly wrap: Coordinated attacks and evictions in Gaza, West Bank

Violence against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank is escalating, with severe humanitarian impacts and routine attacks becoming normalized in Israeli policy.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

We dug up medics in Gaza. A year later, international law remains buried

Israel has fostered a culture of impunity for attacks on healthcare workers, leading to severe consequences in Gaza and beyond.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

The process of justice must be observed in ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's case

The Judicial Panel was charged with legally characterising any facts found by the OIOS in the course of its investigation. This process, not contemplated in existing court regulations, was designed and implemented by the bureau and established specifically for this complaint.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest won't erase the pain for Afghans but it shows Australia is willing to face uncomfortable truths | Shadi Khan Saif

For a long time, these claims of unlawful killings, or war crimes had lived quietly in Afghan villages. They were shared between families, in grief and disbelief, but rarely went beyond that.
Social justice
#war-crimes
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Artist files war crime case in Paris over Israeli strike that killed parents in Lebanon

A Lebanese-French artist filed a war crimes complaint in Paris over an Israeli bombing that killed his parents and a domestic worker.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure?

Attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure by US officials may constitute serious war crimes under international law.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Reporter Confronts Trump Chief Hegseth With War Crime' Accusation Live at Presser

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faced accusations that his 'no quarter' statement regarding Iran constitutes a war crime under international humanitarian law.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israeli attacks on Lebanon may amount to war crimes, UN rights office says

UN states that deliberately attacking civilians or civilian objects in Israeli strikes on Lebanon constitutes war crimes under international humanitarian law.
#international-law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
World politics

Why international law is still the world's best defence

The post-World War II international legal order faces erosion from ultranationalism, great-power rivalries, and norm violations, risking a return to force-based politics where power supersedes principle.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
World politics

Are US-Israeli attacks against Iran legal under international law?

US-Israeli strikes against Iran likely violate the UN Charter's prohibition on aggression, lacking valid legal justification or Security Council authorization.
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Over 100 US legal experts condemn strikes on Iran as possible war crimes'

Over 100 US international law experts condemn US-Israeli military actions against Iran as violations of international law and potential war crimes.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on the Iran war and international law: it's worse than a mistake; it's a crime | Editorial

Western nations apply inconsistent standards in condemning military aggression, loudly criticizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine while remaining largely silent about US and Israeli military actions against Iran and Lebanon, undermining claims of universal international law.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why international law is still the world's best defence

The post-World War II international legal order faces erosion from ultranationalism, great-power rivalries, and norm violations, risking a return to force-based politics where power supersedes principle.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Are US-Israeli attacks against Iran legal under international law?

US-Israeli strikes against Iran likely violate the UN Charter's prohibition on aggression, lacking valid legal justification or Security Council authorization.
#middle-east-conflict
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
World politics

War crimes are no longer shameful. That should terrify you

Warring sides in the Middle East show contempt for civilian life, flouting international laws protecting civilians amid escalating conflict.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Death, displacement and military duties: children plunged into crisis by Middle East war

The war in the Middle East has severely impacted millions of children, causing deaths, injuries, and mass displacements across the region.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

War crimes are no longer shameful. That should terrify you

Warring sides in the Middle East show contempt for civilian life, flouting international laws protecting civilians amid escalating conflict.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Death, displacement and military duties: children plunged into crisis by Middle East war

The war in the Middle East has severely impacted millions of children, causing deaths, injuries, and mass displacements across the region.
#israel
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Israel's Palestinian-Only Death Penalty Law Draws on Britain's Colonial Playbook

Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Israel's Palestinian-Only Death Penalty Law Draws on Britain's Colonial Playbook

Israel's new death penalty law for Palestinians reflects a historical continuity of colonial practices inherited from British rule.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on Israel's war in Lebanon: allies must not accept a repeat of the crimes in Gaza | Editorial

The Israeli war in Lebanon has resulted in significant casualties and displacement, with potential implications for Hezbollah's support and Israel's military strategy.
World news
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Absence of Accountability for Gaza Genocide Has Enabled Israel's War on Lebanon

Israel's military actions in Lebanon have led to significant civilian casualties and a growing humanitarian crisis.
#icc
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Sexual abuse claims have dragged the international criminal court into crisis but what happens now?

The ICC's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, faces sexual abuse allegations amid geopolitical tensions, complicating his position and the court's integrity.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

ICC states should not ignore judicial experts' conclusions in Khan's case

Upholding the ICC prosecutor's integrity is crucial for the credibility of State Parties and the ICC system amidst allegations of misconduct.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

ICC to consider legal advice that criticises UN report on prosecutor Karim Khan

The ICC is reviewing a report challenging misconduct allegations against chief prosecutor Karim Khan, with potential implications for his position.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Sexual abuse claims have dragged the international criminal court into crisis but what happens now?

The ICC's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, faces sexual abuse allegations amid geopolitical tensions, complicating his position and the court's integrity.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

ICC states should not ignore judicial experts' conclusions in Khan's case

Upholding the ICC prosecutor's integrity is crucial for the credibility of State Parties and the ICC system amidst allegations of misconduct.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

ICC to consider legal advice that criticises UN report on prosecutor Karim Khan

The ICC is reviewing a report challenging misconduct allegations against chief prosecutor Karim Khan, with potential implications for his position.
#israeli-military
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Israeli army says soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian to return to duty

Israeli soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a detainee are reinstated to reserve service despite ongoing investigations and dropped charges.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel's displacement of civilians in Lebanon is a possible war crime

Israeli tactics of mass expulsion in Lebanon violate international law and displace over a million civilians, mirroring actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Israeli army says soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian to return to duty

Israeli soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a detainee are reinstated to reserve service despite ongoing investigations and dropped charges.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel's displacement of civilians in Lebanon is a possible war crime

Israeli tactics of mass expulsion in Lebanon violate international law and displace over a million civilians, mirroring actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Israel deliberately targeting medical facilities in south Lebanon, say health workers

Israeli bombings in south Lebanon have targeted medical workers and facilities, resulting in significant casualties and destruction, raising concerns of war crimes.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel systematically torturing Palestinians in custody, says UN expert

The report claims that torture in detention has been used on an unprecedented scale as punitive collective vengeance, inflicting profound and lasting scars on the bodies and minds of tens of thousands of Palestinians.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK complicit in desecration of international law in Gaza, says Corbyn-led tribunal

Britain's failure to meet its legal obligations has contributed to the mass killing of Palestinian civilians and the wholesale destruction of civilian objects, the desecration of international law and the further erosion of Britain's status as a nation committed to the rule of law in the international arena.
UK politics
#ai-ethics
NYC parents
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Israel Has Killed or Wounded Classroom's Worth of Children Every Day in Lebanon

Israeli military operations in Lebanon since March 2 have killed or wounded approximately one classroom of children daily, with 111 children killed and 334 wounded, while forcibly displacing 350,000 children from southern Lebanon.
World politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Pope Leo: Aerial Bombing Should Have Been Banned Forever After 20th Century Wars

Pope Leo XIV condemns aerial bombings, advocating for peace and dialogue instead of war, emphasizing the need to ban such practices permanently.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
1 month ago

Stop the use of AI in war until laws can be agreed

Frontier AI models are unreliable for warfare and lack legal frameworks; international rules must govern military AI use before deployment to prevent civilian harm.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

The harrowing reality of being a prisoner of war in Russia - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Recent prisoner-of-war exchanges between Ukraine and Russia reveal widespread torture and abuse in Russian detention facilities, with survivors reporting systematic psychological and physical mistreatment throughout captivity.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Hope in Hostage-Taking and Kidnapping Incidents

Narratives shape how people process trauma and build resilience, while uncertainty from wrongful detention creates profound psychological strain that unfolds silently within families.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Groundbreaking' UN agreement on justice for women to include those in prison for first time

The UN Commission on the Status of Women adopted groundbreaking conclusions explicitly addressing female incarceration, recognizing links between discriminatory laws, violence, and women's imprisonment for the first time in 70 years.
#ai-generated-misinformation
Social media marketing
fromThe Bobby Bones Show
1 month ago

X Cracking Down On Users Who Post AI-Generated Videos Of Armed Conflict | The Bobby Bones Show

X suspends creators from its revenue-sharing program for 90 days if they post unlabeled AI-generated videos of armed conflicts, with permanent bans for repeat violations.
fromiHeart
1 month ago
Social media marketing

X Cracking Down On Users Who Post AI-Generated Videos Of Armed Conflict | iHeart

Social media marketing
fromThe Bobby Bones Show
1 month ago

X Cracking Down On Users Who Post AI-Generated Videos Of Armed Conflict | The Bobby Bones Show

X suspends creators from its revenue-sharing program for 90 days if they post unlabeled AI-generated videos of armed conflicts, with permanent bans for repeat violations.
fromiHeart
1 month ago
Social media marketing

X Cracking Down On Users Who Post AI-Generated Videos Of Armed Conflict | iHeart

US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Opinion: The immorality of betting on war

Prediction markets allow betting on geopolitical events including military strikes and political upheavals, raising ethical concerns about profiting from advance knowledge of violence and human suffering.
#human-rights
#international-humanitarian-law
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Syrian who fled to UK charged with crimes against humanity over violent crackdown

A former Syrian intelligence officer has been charged with murder and torture as crimes against humanity in England and Wales, marking the first such prosecution under the International Criminal Court Act 2001.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Destroy, displace, dismantle: Israel's Gaza doctrine comes to Lebanon

Israel applies a consistent military doctrine across Palestinian and Lebanese territories: displacing civilians, destroying infrastructure, and fragmenting governance into disconnected enclaves to prevent return and expand control.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of Gaza detainee abuse

Israel's military dropped all charges against five soldiers accused of abusing and raping a Palestinian detainee after the victim was transferred to Gaza, citing insufficient evidence and compromised trial fairness.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel drops charges against soldiers in Palestinian detainee abuse case

Israel dropped all charges against five soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee at a military detention facility, closing a highly divisive case.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Gordon Brown calls for international criminal court for crimes against children

An international criminal court for crimes against children should be established to protect schools as safe havens with the same legal status as hospitals during armed conflicts.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel extending Gaza playbook' to Lebanon, charity warns

Israel is applying military tactics from Gaza to Lebanon through bombings, forced displacement orders, and deliberate civilian terrorization, displacing hundreds of thousands of people.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel unlawfully used white phosphorus in Lebanon: HRW

Human Rights Watch documented Israel's use of white phosphorus munitions in populated residential areas of southern Lebanon on March 3, violating international humanitarian law.
World news
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Hybrid or Ambiguous, Asymmetric Warfare is Here to Stay

Asymmetric and ambiguous warfare doctrines from China and Russia anticipated cyber and hybrid attacks that the U.S. failed to adequately prepare for.
World politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

There Is No "After Gaza"

Palestinian resistance exposed Western imperial narratives, provoking violent backlash, Islamophobic rhetoric, and calls for indiscriminate assault against Gaza's civilian population.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Israel used weapons in Gaza that made thousands of Palestinians evaporate

US-supplied thermal and thermobaric munitions reaching thousands of degrees Celsius have reportedly left nearly 3,000 Palestinians with no recoverable remains.
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