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The World Court has put Israel and its allies on trial for genocide

Jonathan Cook • 3518 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide International Law Human Rights Israel Palestine
  1. The World Court has put Israel and its allies on trial for genocide based on evidence presented by South Africa.
  2. The ICJ ruling highlights a moral conundrum about Israel's treatment of Palestinians over the years.
  3. Other states could be investigated for complicity in genocide as the World Court scrutinizes Israel's actions.

Yemen must be the last straw

New Means • 4284 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics War Crimes International Law Genocide Human Rights Military Intervention
  1. Yemen has been enduring bombings and suffering from poverty due to conflict with the involvement of multiple countries.
  2. International laws and principles are being ignored in conflicts like the bombing of Yemen for reasons like shipping delays.
  3. There is a call to build power and organize protests to effect real change and end the cycle of violence and injustice.

World Court Orders Israel to Abide by Genocide Convention and Stop Killing

husseini • 1690 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics International Law Genocide Human Rights United Nations Israel-Palestine conflict
  1. The World Court ordered Israel to abide by the Genocide Convention and stop killing Palestinians in Gaza.
  2. The UN General Assembly now has the power to suspend Israel and establish a tribunal to prosecute Israeli officials.
  3. Activism like the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement can be escalated against Israel, modeled after activities against apartheid South Africa.
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Craig Murray: Has International Law Survived, or Has the Western Political Class Killed It?

husseini • 1415 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics International Law Genocide UN Israel
  1. The International Court of Justice did not affirm Israel's right to self-defense, a crucial point in the ruling.
  2. The ICJ ruling outlined detailed evidence of genocide in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing the factual situation.
  3. The court's order explicitly directed Israel to stop killing Palestinians, indicating a clear stance against ongoing violence.

ICJ's Israel genocide decision: Historic victory for Palestinians and Global South

Geopolitical Economy Report • 857 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Genocide International Law Human Rights Conflict resolution
  1. The International Court of Justice's historic decision on Israel potentially violating the genocide convention is a win for Palestinians and the Global South
  2. The ICJ's ruling emphasized the need for Israel to prevent genocide acts against Palestinians, ensure humanitarian aid access, and preserve evidence of alleged crimes
  3. The ICJ indirectly called for a ceasefire in Gaza, exposing the Western media's distorted coverage of the decision and highlighting the declining international support for Israel

Washington's $300 billion dilemma

The Dossier • 303 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Foreign Relations Sanctions Economic Policy Global Economy International Law
  1. Western powers imposed sanctions on Russia by freezing $300 billion of Russian assets in the US and Europe, aiming to weaken the Russian economy, but the impact on the Russian war effort has been limited.
  2. The idea of seizing Russia's frozen $300 billion stash is being considered by the Biden Administration and Congress as a punitive measure, but legalizing such action through Congress is required.
  3. Seizing the $300 billion would be an unprecedented event with potential far-reaching consequences, including implications on the U.S. dollar's status as a global reserve currency and market signals about its stability.

Let Them Eat Dirt

The Chris Hedges Report • 416 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide Humanitarian Crisis International Law Human Rights United Nations
  1. The final stage of Israel's genocide in Gaza, mass starvation, is happening with international community not intervening.
  2. Israel's actions in shutting down UNRWA and preventing humanitarian aid are considered war crimes and defiance of international law.
  3. Starvation in Gaza is causing immense suffering and death, leading to extreme hunger and destitution among the population.

EI live special: Decision at the World Court

Palestine is Still the Issue • 511 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics International Law Human Rights
  1. Join the livestream to discuss the impending decision of the International Court of Justice regarding Israel and South Africa's case of genocide.
  2. Learn from guest Susan Akram, the director of Boston University Law's International Human Rights Clinic, about the implications of the court's decision.
  3. The broadcast will be available for viewing later if you miss the live stream.

Houthi and the Blown Ships

Murtaza Hussain • 511 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Conflicts International Law Global Economy Middle East Humanitarian Crisis
  1. Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea have significantly impacted global economy and shipping insurance rates.
  2. U.S. faces a challenge in dealing with the Houthis due to their adaptability and the potential need for a regime change operation in Yemen.
  3. Focus should be on addressing conditions that fuel violence and moving conflicts to the political realm, rather than moralizing about 'Good Guys' and 'Bad Guys.'

Rwanda bill passed by MPs

A Lawyer Writes • 530 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Human Rights Legislation International Law Government Immigration
  1. A bill concerning the safety of Rwanda was passed in the UK by MPs, despite concerns about international law
  2. There were debates about human rights and Strasbourg court injunctions during the bill's passage
  3. The bill includes a provision allowing a UK minister to potentially break international law, creating a complex situation for civil servants

The Rules of War

Discourse Blog • 1611 implied HN points • 14 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics War Crimes Humanitarian Crisis Military conflict International Law
  1. Human beings have the capacity for both horrific violence and compassion, and should strive to prevent harm to others in times of conflict.
  2. The Geneva Conventions established rules of war to protect civilians, but these rules have been widely disregarded and broken.
  3. In the face of extreme violence and atrocities in war, it is crucial for individuals to recognize and condemn evil acts, even when committed by powerful entities.

World roundup: January 26 2024

Foreign Exchanges • 393 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Israel-Palestine United Nations Genocide Humanitarian Aid International Law
  1. The United Nations' International Court of Justice issued a ruling in the genocide case brought by South Africa against Israel, requiring Israel to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza.
  2. The ruling also obliges Israeli leaders to prevent and punish incitement to genocidal acts, ensure delivery of basic services and humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.
  3. Israeli government must comply with the court's rulings, prevent evidence destruction, and allow investigators access to Gaza, submitting a report within one month.

Is Israel Committing "Genocide" in Gaza?

Murtaza Hussain • 511 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Israel Gaza Genocide International Law
  1. The term 'genocide' has a specific legal definition involving the deliberate destruction of a group or part of it.
  2. In the case of Israeli actions in Gaza, public statements from officials raise questions about intent and motive for the severe suffering inflicted.
  3. An ICJ ruling of genocide against Israel could have significant international consequences, with implications for legal actions against Israeli officials and diplomatic relations.

Norman Finkelstein’s Gaza: A Book Review by Khaled Beydoun

Pen>Sword • 858 implied HN points • 01 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Human Rights Book review Gaza International Law
  1. Norman Finkelstein's book 'Gaza: An Inquest Into its Martyrdom' provides an intimate understanding of Gaza's pain and history.
  2. Finkelstein's book emphasizes the human cost of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza, providing a compelling narrative that humanizes Palestinians.
  3. The book challenges prevailing narratives about Gaza, calls for accountability for military actions, and urges readers to confront the human dimensions of conflicts in the region.

US troops are occupying Syria's oil fields. Congress refuses to withdraw them

Geopolitical Economy Report • 737 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Syria Congress International Law
  1. US military has been illegally occupying Syrian territory since 2014, blocking access to oil and wheat, despite international criticism.
  2. The US Senate voted 13-84 against withdrawing troops from Syria, rejecting a resolution to remove troops not authorized by Congress.
  3. US continues to occupy Syria's oil fields and Iraq, with troops stationed in the region and involvement in conflicts around these areas.

UK has concerns about South African claim

A Lawyer Writes • 294 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics International Law Genocide Middle East Conflict Foreign Relations
  1. The UK raises concerns about South Africa's actions against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
  2. The UK supports Israel's right to self-defense and disagrees with labeling their actions in Gaza as genocide.
  3. The International Court of Justice has called for aid into Gaza and preservation of evidence related to allegations of genocide.

Which court could try Putin?

A Lawyer Writes • 255 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics International Law Global South
  1. The International Criminal Court cannot try Putin for the crime of aggression due to certain limitations.
  2. There is a push for the establishment of a strictly international tribunal to address justice for Putin's actions.
  3. Support for a new tribunal to try Putin has been shown by various international bodies, but challenges remain in the process.

Tightening up rule 39

A Lawyer Writes • 255 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Human Rights International Law
  1. Battle lines drawn over interim measures by the European Court of Human Rights on the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill
  2. Different interpretations of Clause 5 of the bill regarding compliance with interim measures by ministers vs officials
  3. Discussion on the need for procedural changes and reforms in using rule 39 measures by the European Court of Human Rights

The WHO Pandemic Agreement may be worrying, but it is also really stupid

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 160 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Global Health International Law Bureaucracy Healthcare Pandemic response
  1. The WHO Pandemic Agreement raises concerns but also appears impractical, focusing on bureaucratic procedures rather than concrete solutions.
  2. The Agreement involves bloated language and vague aspirations, lacking clear strategies to improve global healthcare.
  3. Key components, like the WHO PABS System and Global Supply Chain Network, reveal convoluted bureaucratic efforts with little practical benefit.

Bearing Witness to Gaza (audio dispatch 14)

The Joyous Struggle • 355 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Middle East Human Rights International Law Conflict Geopolitics
  1. When discussing complex issues like the situation in Israel and Gaza, it's important to move beyond simplistic notions of 'goodies and baddies' and approach conversations from a more mature and nuanced perspective.
  2. Understanding different perspectives and historical contexts is crucial in comprehending complex conflicts like the one in Israel and Gaza, and it can help in fostering empathy and effective communication.
  3. Engaging in continual learning, having epistemic humility, and staying politically engaged are essential for the health of open societies and for citizens to understand complex global issues like the situation in Gaza and The Hague.

The Next Sinister Stage of Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza

Pen>Sword • 579 implied HN points • 20 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Ethnic Cleansing Genocide Humanitarian Aid Refugees International Law
  1. Israeli military violence in Gaza has led to a landscape conducive to ethnic cleansing. Genocide and ethnic cleansing, while related, have distinct focuses – people vs. land.
  2. The destruction of hospitals and medical infrastructure in Gaza is a central component of the ethnic cleansing program, forcing Palestinians to flee due to lack of healthcare.
  3. Israel's promotion of 'voluntary migration' of Palestinians from Gaza is deceptive and a direct consequence of genocidal violence, aiming to push Palestinians out of their land against their will.

Nine Reasons Governments Must Reject Proposed Amendments to International Health Regulations

THE FREEDOM BLOG • 255 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Public Health International Law Global Governance Pandemic Management
  1. Proposed amendments to International Health Regulations give too much power to the WHO during international public health emergencies.
  2. The amendments remove language about dignity, human rights, and freedom and replace it with a focus on equity and inclusivity.
  3. The WHO can unilaterally declare a potential public health emergency, leading to a global bio-surveillance regime and censorship regime.

Against Magical Legal Thinking, or: Why the WHO Pandemic Agreement is an expression of the problem, and not the problem itself

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 88 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics International Law Global Health Pandemic response
  1. The WHO Pandemic Agreement is not the main problem, but an expression of a larger issue regarding international pandemic management.
  2. Proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations seem problematic due to vague and error-prone phrasing, expanding WHO's power in managing pandemics.
  3. Global health regulations and agreements may prioritize agendas over individual freedoms, like prioritizing free pharmaceutical products over intellectual property rights.

Review of a City on Mars (Part III)

Planetocracy • 137 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics International Law Sociology Criticism
  1. Space law and international treaties can be used to argue against human expansion but may have unexplored assumptions.
  2. The concept of collective property in space, favored by some, could lead to a bureaucratic system overseen by an international body like the UN.
  3. Enforcing international law on Mars, especially in the face of defiance, poses challenges that have not been thoroughly considered by critics of human expansion.

The Horror, The Horror

The Chris Hedges Report • 367 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Israel-Palestine conflict Humanitarian Crisis International Law Military Action Ethnic Cleansing
  1. Israel's genocidal attacks in Gaza are killing hundreds, including children, and targeting hospitals.
  2. International and humanitarian laws seem meaningless in the face of Israel's actions in Gaza.
  3. The relentless bombardment by Israel is destroying Gaza's health system, leaving hospitals and patients under fire.

Terror attacks on Cuba's embassy fueled by aggressive US policy

Geopolitical Economy Report • 538 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics US Foreign Policy Terrorism International Law
  1. Cuba's embassy in Washington has been targeted in terror attacks twice in three years, reflecting a history of US-backed terrorism against Cuba and ongoing economic warfare.
  2. The lack of accountability for these attacks and the US government's aggressive policies contribute to the hostile situation faced by Cuban diplomats in the United States.
  3. The US government's silence and failure to address these acts of terrorism highlight the ongoing tensions between the two countries and the impact of aggressive US policies on Cuba.

Adjudicating War is Hard

Pieter’s Newsletter • 117 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics International Law Human Rights War Crimes Diplomacy
  1. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) rulings can have complex outcomes with both parties claiming victories.
  2. The ICJ provides a platform for countries to address atrocities and grievances, even if compliance and effectiveness can be limited.
  3. Legal actions against countries for war crimes can have political motivations and use the ICJ as a tool, even if actual compliance is questionable.

Biden's Cluster Munitions Blunder

Eunomia • 884 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Foreign Policy Human Rights Military International Law Allies
  1. Cluster munitions are inherently indiscriminate and pose a threat to civilians long after a war ends.
  2. Providing cluster munitions to Ukraine may lead to more harm than good, as they can maim and kill civilians and soldiers.
  3. Exporting cluster munitions contradicts previous condemnations of their use, creating political problems and potential hypocrisy.