Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the genocide charge against Israel “outrageous,” but said the U.N. court had upheld the country’s right of self-defense.
Tag: War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
In Bali Bombing Trial, Victims Describe Their Pain and Prisoners Apologize
A Guantánamo military court heard anguishing testimony at the sentencing hearing for two Malaysian prisoners who pleaded guilty after 20 years of detention.
ICJ’s Initial Ruling Expected in Genocide Case: What to Know
The International Court of Justice is set to issue a decision on Friday that could call on Israel to stop its attacks in Gaza, although it has few means of enforcement.
John Pilger, Crusading Journalist and Documentarian, Dies at 84
A prolific filmmaker and writer who took sides, he was best known for a documentary about the Khmer Rouge’s genocide in Cambodia in the 1970s.
Israel Tries to Rebut Genocide Charge by Declassifying Cabinet Decisions
South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. Israel’s legal team has challenged the charge by providing the court with secret orders made by Israel’s civilian and military leaders.
Sudan’s Mohamed Hamdan, Often Rumored Dead, Takes Victory Tour
Lt. Gen. Mohamed Hamdan was greeted by African leaders as if he had already won Sudan’s civil war. His forces have secretly been armed by the United Arab Emirates, an as-yet unpublished U.N. report found.
What Might Happen Next in the Genocide Case Against Israel
Exploring the role of the International Court of Justice in human rights.
France Rejects Genocide Accusations Against Israel in Gaza
“To accuse the Jewish state of genocide is to cross a moral threshold,” France’s foreign minister said on Wednesday.
With Genocide Case Against Israel, South Africa Challenges Western-Led Order
After arguing its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, South Africa won praise for standing up for Palestinians under Israeli bombardment in Gaza.
They Thought They Knew Death, but That Didn’t Prepare Them for Oct. 7
Volunteers with ZAKA, an Israeli group that recovers dead bodies, were among the first to reach the victims of the Hamas-led attacks. The trauma of what they witnessed may last a lifetime.