UN’s International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt military offensive in Rafah Israel insists it has the right to defend itself from Hamas militants and is not expected to comply with the ruling Evening Standard · May 24, 2024
Top UN court orders Israel to immediately halt military offensive in Rafah AN INTERNATIONAL court has ordered the immediate halt of Israel’s military offensive in Rafah ... The National (Scotland) · May 24, 2024
ICJ orders Israel to halt its offensive on Rafah, Gaza in new ruling Judges at the top United Nations court order Israel to immediately halt its military assault on the southern Gaza city. Al Jazeera · May 24, 2024
UN’s top court orders Israel to halt military offensive in Gaza’s Rafah Israel says it has a right to defend itself against Hamas and vehemently denies allegations from South Africa – who have brought the case – of genocide inside Gaza The Independent UK · May 24, 2024
Watch live: International Court of Justice rules on Israel’s offensive in Rafah Watch live on Friday (24 May) as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rules on Israel’s offensive in Rafah. The Independent UK · May 24, 2024
First Thing: Senate investigates Trump’s reported ‘deal’ with oil companies Two Senate committee chairs sent letters to eight oil companies after Trump reportedly requested $1bn in contributions to his campaign. Plus, ICJ set to rule on Israel’s Gaza offensive The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2024
Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu rejects genocide claims as ‘false and outrageous’; Palestinian Authority welcomes ICJ ruling – as it happened UN’s top court orders halt to Rafah offensive, saying it is ‘not convinced’ evacuation and other measures are alleviating Palestinians’ suffering The Guardian - US · May 24, 2024
The top UN court is set to rule on a request for it to order Israel to halt its offensive in Gaza The top United Nations court is set to rule on an urgent plea by South Africa for judges to order Israel to halt its military operations in Gaza and withdraw from the enclave The Independent UK · May 24, 2024
Top UN Court To Rule On S. Africa Gaza Ceasefire Bid The top United Nations court on Friday will rule on a plea by South Africa to order a halt to the Israeli military offensive in Gaza, with Pretoria accusing Israel of "genocide". International Business Times · May 24, 2024
ICJ expected to make new ruling on Israel’s war in Gaza Court may order a halt to offensive, in what would be another sign of growing international isolation for Benjamin Netanyahu The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2024
Top UN Court Rejects Emergency Steps After Mexico Embassy Raid The UN's top court Thursday rejected a request by Mexico for emergency measures over a raid on its embassy in Quito last month, ruling that Ecuador had given sufficient assurances that the diplomatic mission will be protected. International Business Times · May 23, 2024
What are the ICJ and the ICC and how do their power and jurisdiction differ? The international court of justice (ICJ) and the international criminal court (ICC) have been heavily involved in the politicking surrounding the conflict in Gaza. As the ICJ hears arguments surrounding accusations of genocide levelled at Israel, the ICC prosecutor recently applied for arrest warrants to be issued for the leaders… The Conversation · May 22, 2024
The ICC will consider arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. How has Australia responded? An arrest warrant for Putin over war crimes in Ukraine was welcomed, but the government’s response this time has been more muted The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2024
States have legal duty to cut greenhouse emissions, says top maritime court Wealthy states must cut emissions faster than their developing peers, court says, in major step for climate justice The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024
The Conversation · May 21, 2024 ICC’s milestone bid for Netanyahu arrest warrant will have wide political impact even if he evades the court The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, is seeking arrest warrants for top Israeli and Hamas officials. Khan says he has “reasonable grounds to believe” the individuals bear responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Al Jazeera · May 21, 2024 ‘No equivalence’: Biden defends Israel after ICC requests arrest warrants US president insists Israel and Hamas cannot be compared after ICC seeks warrants over alleged Israeli war crimes.
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024 Will the ICC approve arrest warrants for Israel and Hamas leaders? The international criminal court’s chief prosecutor has applied for warrants; what will happen now?
The Conversation · May 19, 2024 Rwanda’s role in eastern DRC conflict: why international law is failing to end the fighting The power of international law lies in its potential to offer alternatives to force and violence. The ideal is that states submit their grievances to a court rather than duke them out on a battlefield, or carry them out against civilians.
The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2024 Hamas ‘rejects’ any military presence in Gaza as aid begins to arrive along US-made pier – as it happened The US military has begun moving aid ashore in Gaza, as the UN says truck convoys by land remain the most efficient way of getting aid in
The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2024 South Africa’s ICJ genocide case aimed at defending Hamas, Israel claims Israel complains of ‘obscene exploitation’ of genocide convention and asks judges to throw out bid to halt Rafah offensive
Al Jazeera · May 17, 2024 Israel tells UN court it has right to press on with assault in Gaza’s Rafah Rejecting South Africa’s accusations of genocide, Israel claims case makes ‘a mockery of the heinous charge’.
Radio France Internationale · May 17, 2024 Israel says South Africa genocide case at UN court 'totally divorced' from facts Israel lashed out Friday at South Africa's case before the UN's top court, describing it as "totally divorced" from reality, as Pretoria urges judges to order a ceasefire in Gaza.
The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2024 No genocide taking place in Gaza, Israel tells UN’s top court – as it happened Israel is appearing at international court of justice after South Africa asked it to urgently order end to assault on Rafah
Top News · May 17, 2024 Israel To Respond To Genocide Charges At ICJ South Africa urges ICJ intervention in Israel-Hamas conflict; Israel denies genocide allegations. Ongoing coverage available from AP.
The Independent UK · May 17, 2024 Israel will respond to genocide charges at UN court after South Africa urgently requests cease-fire Israel will respond to charges of genocide at the United Nations’ top court after South Africa filed an urgent request with the court to order a cease-fire in Gaza