international law

Young man in religious dress holds Israeli flag while standing in front of landscape with Palestinian houses

Legality of Israel's occupation referred to UN court

Maureen Clare Murphy 5 January 2023

EU seeks strong relationship with Israel’s extreme right. Read more about Legality of Israel's occupation referred to UN court

Two people hold up posters with "Justice for Shireen" written on them

Abu Akleh family demands US holds Israel accountable

Omar Karmi 27 July 2022

Relatives of slain journalist draw a blank in meeting with Blinken but refuse to give up. Read more about Abu Akleh family demands US holds Israel accountable

Young man with scarf wrapped around his face holds a rifle while leaning on vehicle

Could ICC try Palestinians while Israel gets away with murder?

Maureen Clare Murphy 10 September 2021

Human Rights Watch frames armed resistance as “war crimes.” Read more about Could ICC try Palestinians while Israel gets away with murder?

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A nightmare journey

Abdallah al-Naami 31 August 2021

Finally free after nearly 30 months, Samar Abu Daher recounts her time in Israeli prison. Read more about A nightmare journey

A man flinches as a medical worker in full protective gear swabs his nose

Israel's vaccination program is morally indefensible

Omar Karmi 15 January 2021

Occupying power is responsible for all people under occupation. Read more about Israel's vaccination program is morally indefensible

A group of men stand in a field of trees with a number of colorful balloons

A rudimentary weapon of desperation

Hamza Abu Eltarabesh 15 January 2021

Distress signals in the sky. Why people in Gaza risk their lives to launch incendiary balloons at Israel. Read more about A rudimentary weapon of desperation

Much hope but little gain

Josh Ruebner 4 January 2021

International law has proven an “antirevolutionary pacifying force” for Palestinians. Read more about Much hope but little gain

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Israel’s vaccine rollout excludes Palestinians

Omar Karmi 29 December 2020

Occupier is obligated to ensure public health and hygiene. Read more about Israel’s vaccine rollout excludes Palestinians

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Gaza’s chronic sufferers see no light at end of tunnel

Ruwaida Amer 30 October 2020

Israel’s blockade and the coronavirus pandemic have left many unable to access regular treatment. Read more about Gaza’s chronic sufferers see no light at end of tunnel

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Israel lobby pressures Univ of Toronto to rescind scholar hire

Nora Barrows-Friedman 5 October 2020

Influential political actors attempt to silence Valentina Azarova over Palestinian rights research. Read more about Israel lobby pressures Univ of Toronto to rescind scholar hire