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International Court of Justice (ICJ) Preliminary Hearings 11 and 12 January 2024
On 11 and 12 January 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) —the judicial organ of the United Nations—will hold public hearings in its seat in The Hague with regards to the proceedings instituted by South Africa against Israel on 29 December 2023 (Proceedings against Israel concerning alleged violations by Israel of its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (the “Genocide Convention”) in relation to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip).
This brief has been put together jointly by staff from The PIPD, Al Mezan, Al Haq and CCR Justice
Israel is starving Gaza
Everyone in Gaza is going hungry. About 2.2 million people are surviving day by day on almost nothing, routinely going without meals. The desperate search for food is relentless, and usually unsuccessful, leaving the entire population – including babies, children, pregnant or nursing women and the elderly – hungry.
Israeli citizens’letter in support of South Africa’s ICJ case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza
Hundreds of Israeli citizens have signed an online petition to be submitted to the International Court of Justice in The Hague in support of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel.
Hundreds of Israelis support South Africa’s ICJ case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza
Hearings are expected in The Hague this week. South Africa is also seeking an emergency suspension of Israel’s military campaign on Gaza.
« We Support South Africa’s Genocide Convention Case Against Israel »
Over 1,000 popular movements, political parties, unions, and other organizations, including AURDIP, call on states around the world to support South Africa’s genocide case against Israel.
UK accused of hypocrisy in not backing claim of genocide in Gaza before ICJ
Experts say submission to international court of justice on Myanmar six weeks ago makes stance ‘wholly disingenuous’.
South Africa is likely to highlight the UK’s arguments about Myanmar, submitted in conjunction with Canada, Germany, Denmark, France and the Netherlands, when it makes its high-stakes accusation of genocide against Israel.
Hamza, son of Al Jazeera’s Wael Dahdouh, killed in Israeli attack in Gaza
An Israeli attack targeted the car he was travelling in with two other journalists.
Bisan Lecture Series – John Hardy on Alzheimer’s disease – January 10th at 7pm Palestine time
The next Bisan Lecture webinar will take place on January 10th at 7pm Palestine time (6pm Central European Time, 12 noon US Eastern time). We will have the pleasure to welcome Prof. John Hardy (University College London) who will speak (in English with simultaneous Arabic translation for those who wish) on Alzheimer’s disease: from genetic analysis towards (limited) successful treatment.
‘Extraordinary’: Biden administration staffers’ growing dissent against Gaza policy
An education department official resigned this week, and 17 staffers sent an anonymous letter calling for a ceasefire