International Court of Justice
Reform Jews support ‘just’ war in Gaza but call for two-state solution
By Yonat Shimron — January 31, 2024
(RNS) — The statement is an attempt to thread the needle. It conveys resolute support for Israel while at the same time criticizing some Israeli proposals for the war's aftermath.
Here’s a look at the 6 things the UN is ordering Israel to do about its operation in Gaza
By Associated Press — January 29, 2024
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The decision was one step in a broader case that the court is considering about South Africa’s accusation that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
Top UN court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza but stops short of ordering cease-fire
By Raf Casert and Mike Corder — January 27, 2024
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — It could take years for the court to consider all aspects of South Africa's genocide allegations. In the meantime, the U.N. Security Council scheduled a Jan. 31 meeting to follow up on the ruling.
South Africa’s genocide claim against Israel is rooted in the history of apartheid
By Mark I. Pinsky — January 25, 2024
(RNS) — Cynical or merely pragmatic, Israel's ties to South Africa's apartheid regime has borne consequences.
As court decides on genocide charge, Netanyahu’s use of a Bible passage haunts him
By Daoud Kuttab — January 25, 2024
(RNS) — Theologians have criticized a biblical justification for total war offered by the Israeli prime minister.
Muslim organizations lead Washington march to demand a cease-fire in Gaza
By Fiona André — January 12, 2024
(RNS) — Organizers demand that, besides actively campaigning for a cease-fire, President Biden 'hold Israel accountable for war crimes committed against the Palestinian people and their continuous violations of international law.'
Israel’s crimes in Gaza may be condemned at the Hague. The real victory is already won.
By Omar Suleiman — January 12, 2024
(RNS) — After nearly 80 years, Israel is a defendant at the Hague.
A Jew coined the word ‘genocide.’ Now it’s being used against the Jewish state.
By Yonat Shimron — January 10, 2024
(RNS) — Israel has vehemently denied the accusation that the International Court of Justice will begin hearing Thursday.
Human rights advocates welcome ‘landmark’ UN ruling to prevent Rohingya genocide
By Aysha Khan — January 23, 2020
(RNS) — A unanimous ruling by the International Court of Justice demanded that the Myanmar government prevent any genocidal acts and preserve all evidence of state-led atrocities against the Rohingya minority, including murder, torture, rape and arson.
Religious leaders rip Kenya vote to withdraw from world court
By Fredrick Nzwili — September 13, 2013
(RNS) The Roman Catholic Church and the National Council of Churches of Kenya view as “misguided” a parliamentary vote to withdraw from the International Court of Justice.
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