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Germany Buries the Evidence of Complicity in Genocide; Nicaragua Exposes It

by John Perry, published on AFGJ:NicaNotes, April 25, 2024 Nicaragua’s complaint at the ICJ against Germany for complicity in Genocide is a constructive follow-on to the earlier case brought by South Africa against Israel for committing Genocide in Palestine.  Neither will have a final resolution any time soon, but when the time comes, Germany will be on the docket with[…]

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‘The Rule of Law Says That the Islands are Chinese’

Global Times interviews Anthony Carty,  published April 6, 2024 GT Editor’s Note: The recent tensions between China and the Philippines have been flared up by the Philippines to make illegal claims over South China Sea islands and maritime rights. Nonetheless, a book written by Anthony Carty (Carty), an Irish professor of international law and now a visiting professor at the[…]

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‘The Law Is Simple’: Israel’s Unregulated Nukes Mean Biden Must Halt Military Aid

by Gerry Condon, published on Common Dreams, April 20, 2024 In a letter to President Joe Biden and top members of his administration, Veterans For Peace asserts that U.S. law requires the cutoff of all weapons shipments to Israel. The national organization Veterans For Peace is demanding that the Biden administration abide by U.S. law regarding the illegal possession of[…]

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In Waging War on the UN Refugee Agency, the West is Openly Siding with Israeli Genocide

by Jonathan Cook, published on Substack, January 30, 2024 There is an important background to the decision by the United States and other leading western states, the UK among them, to freeze funding to the United Nations’ Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the main channel by which the UN disseminates food and welfare services to the most desperate and destitute[…]

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US Ramps Up War Crimes After ICJ Rules Against Israel

by Margaret Kimberley, published on Black Agenda Report, January 31, 2024 The Biden administration colluded with Israel to slander the United Nations Relief Works Agency for Palestine in anticipation of the ICJ ruling against Israel on the charge of genocide. Washington is attempting to cover up genocide by committing the war crime of collective punishment against the people of Gaza.[…]

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South Africa’s Case at the ICJ Exposes the U.S. and the West

by Margaret Kimberley, published on Black Agenda Report, January17, 2023 South Africa’s charge of genocide against Israel proves that this very serious word should be used more often instead of being treated as a rarity. The U.S. and the nations of the west have committed countless genocides and their actions must be labeled as such. On January 11, 2024, the[…]

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South Africa’s ICJ presentations on Israeli Genocide Against Palestinians

From Israel Palestine News, January 16, 2023 Videos of South Africa’s presentations before the International Court of Justice.   A powerful, well researched presentation, well worth your attention. The presentations at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on behalf of South Africa on Jan, 10, 2024 documenting Israel’s ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people. The bio of each speaker can be[…]

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Israel Is Terrified the World Court Will Decide It’s Committing Genocide

by Marjorie Cohn, published on Truthout.org, January 6, 2023 For nearly three months, Israel has enjoyed virtual impunity for its atrocious crimes against the Palestinian people. That changed on December 29 when South Africa, a state party to the Genocide Convention, filed an 84-page application in the International Court of Justice (ICJ, or World Court) alleging that Israel is committing[…]

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The World Court: A Glimmer of Hope and a Cloud of Doubt

by Paul Larudee, published on Dissident Voice, January 7, 2024 If the International Court of Justice rules that Israel has committed, and is committing, genocide, will it save Gaza? On January 11-12 the ICJ (AKA the World Court) will hear the petition  brought to it by South Africa. Specialists in International law Francis Boyle and (independently) Daniel Machover firmly believe[…]

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Coalition of “Grassroots Diplomats” Take the Lead on International Solidarity with South Africa in the Absence of Diplomacy and Accountability from U.S. Officials

by Melissa Garriga, January 8, 2023 Peace activists across the country have embarked on a campaign to mobilize global support for South Africa’s charge of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The campaign, spearheaded by CODEPINK, World Beyond War, and RootsAction, aims to rally nations to submit a “Declaration of Intervention” supporting South Africa’s case at[…]

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