International Court of Justice (ICJ) – Global Tribunal
Updated 2024-08-26
2024-06-14 Israel, the ICC and the global structures of power | Norman Finkelstein | The Big Picture S4E12 We are living through a moment of social and political upheaval – one that has somehow aligned the Houthi rebels in Yemen, South Africa’s greatest legal minds and students across the wealthiest campuses in the world. They’re all fighting for Gaza, and against an increasingly isolated Israeli government and its Western backers. So are we witnessing a historic tipping point?
Norman Finkelstein has documented the Israel-Palestine conflict for over 4 decades, with a particular focus on Israel’s actions in Gaza. As the son of Holocaust survivors, he became particularly critical of Israel’s use of history as a propaganda tool to shut down critique – something he documents in his book ‘The Holocaust Industry’. Since October 7, he’s been one of the most prolific voices speaking out – accusing Israel of carrying out a Genocide – and describing Gaza as a concentration camp.
In this episode of The Big Picture podcast, we speak to him about the value of international law, the historic turning point in Palestinian advocacy and his view on Israel’s moral argument for its own existence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GeCzBHoKBY
2024-02-23 ICJ Day 5 LIVE: Top UN court hearing on Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories The United Nations’ highest court holds a series of historic hearings into the legality of Israel’s 57-year occupation of lands sought for a Palestinian state. Six days of hearings are scheduled at the International Court of Justice, focusing on Israel’s open-ended occupation of the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem. #israelhamasconflict #Palestinian #WestBank #Gaza #Jerusalem #Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdOaSXdB0E
2024-02-23 One of the most significant interventions in the International Court of Justice came from Namibia Namibia and Palestine share a common story of oppression and genocide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQRZ73DFWxI
2024-02-23 Qatar condemns ‘double standards’ at ICJ hearing on Israeli occupation Qatar tells the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that it rejects the “double standards” when international law applies to some but not to others during a hearing on Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories. “Some children are deemed worthy of protection while others are killed in their thousands,” senior Qatari diplomat Mutlaq al-Qahtani said on Friday in The Hague.
The court has the “clear mandate and indeed the responsibility to remedy this unacceptable situation. The credibility of the international legal order depends on your opinion, and the stakes cannot be higher.”
2024-02-22 Washington appeals to global tribunal against calling for Israel’s exit from Palestinian lands Hearings, which saw representations from over 50 states and three international organizations, underscore the complexity and international concern surrounding the occupation, settlement, and annexation activities of the city of Jerusalem.
At the core of the discussions is the legal status of Israel’s occupation of territories captured during the 1967 war, including the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem, areas the Palestinians envisage as part of their future state. Despite Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza in 2005, its control, along with Egypt, over Gaza’s borders and the continued expansion of settlements in the West Bank have been points of contention. The international community, through various UN resolutions, has called for an Israeli withdrawal, although the resolutions have stopped short of labeling the occupation as illegal.
The US, in a significant move, urged the ICJ not to issue a ruling calling for Israel’s immediate withdrawal from the occupied Palestinian territories. This stance is part of a broader narrative that Israeli security considerations must be taken into account in any resolution to the conflict. Concurrently, Russia demanded that Israel halt all settlement activities in the occupied territory, highlighting the divergent positions among global powers. These hearings further highlight the isolation faced by Israel’s few supporters on the global stage, as most countries and international organizations push for adherence to international law and the cessation of settlement activities.
Israel’s decision not to participate actively in the hearings, citing the issue as one to be resolved diplomatically rather than judicially, underscores the contentious nature of the discussions at the ICJ. As the ICJ deliberates on these matters, the outcome, though advisory and non-binding, is anticipated to carry significant moral and legal weight. The international community watches closely, hopeful that the court’s opinion will contribute to a pathway toward peace and justice in the region amidst the complex web of historical grievances, security concerns, and aspirations for sovereignty and self-determination. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/washington-appeals-to-global-tribunal-against-calling-for-israel-s-exit-from-palestinian-lands/ar-BB1iInyq?
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