Humanitarian aid
The Trump administration is lobbying the United Nations, aid organizations, and U.S. allies to participate in a new Israeli plan to distribute limited humanitarian aid in Gaza, despite opposition from virtually all aid organizations and the UN. The plan, which aims to provide food and supplies to Palestinians in
International law
Ireland's permanent representative to the UN, Fergal Mythen, expressed severe concerns over Israel's actions in Gaza, highlighting a complete disregard for international law during an open UN Security Council debate on the Middle East. Mythen emphasized the need for a clear and time-bound plan for the
Hearings
Lawyers from over 40 countries are set to argue before the International Court of Justice that Israel's ban on cooperating with the UN's Palestinian rights agency, Unrwa, is a breach of the UN charter. The five-day hearing, which begins this week, will focus on whether Israel,
International law
The Cyber Law Toolkit, a collaborative project involving six international institutions, has earned the Jus Gentium Award of the American Society of International Law (ASIL) for its innovative approach to guiding countries through complex questions of international law in cyberspace. This award recognizes the Toolkit's excellence in providing
International law
The Cyber Law Toolkit, a premier online guidance on international law and cyber operations, has been updated for 2024. This influential resource is used by governments and military lawyers worldwide to understand and analyze legal aspects of cyber capabilities on the international plane. The 2024 update includes new scenarios, real-world
International law
Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, has strongly condemned draft resolutions in the Israeli Knesset aimed at undermining the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the occupied Palestinian territories. Safadi emphasized that targeting UNRWA's immunity as a UN
International law
For 57 years, Palestinians like myself have endured the encroachment of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with no regard for international or local law. Despite our pleas, the Israeli government has continued to erode our land, resources, and rights. However, a landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has concluded that Israel's continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is unlawful, in a legally non-binding advisory opinion. The opinion, requested by the General Assembly in December 2022, sets out the legal consequences of Israel's actions and obligations for
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) has declared that Israel's continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is unlawful, citing ongoing violations of the rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination. This advisory opinion, requested by the General Assembly, emphasizes the obligation of all states to
International law
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a renewed focus on finding a political solution to the ongoing crisis in Gaza. The international community has been grappling with the severe circumstances in Gaza, characterized by persistent conflict, lawlessness, and regional instability. The crisis has led to significant humanitarian concerns,
