Legal
Over 800 legal professionals in the United Kingdom including prominent judges, lawyers, and academics have signed an open letter demanding immediate sanctions against Israel and its officials due to the ongoing war in Gaza. Addressed to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the letter highlights what the signatories......
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected Israel’s appeal to annul the arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Despite media reports suggesting otherwise, these warrants remain legally valid and enforceable. The Appeals Chamber of the......
Ahmad Manasra, a Palestinian arrested at the age of 13 for his alleged involvement in a stabbing attack, has been released after serving more than nine years in an Israeli prison. His case drew international attention due to serious mental health deterioration during his incarceration and multiple failed......
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has scheduled public hearings from April 28 to May 2, 2025, to issue an advisory opinion on Israel's legal responsibilities regarding UN operations in the occupied Palestinian territories. The hearings are the result of a UN General Assembly resolution passed......
The recent blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza imposed by Israel has sparked concerns over potential violations of international humanitarian law, according to statements from three European foreign ministers. In a joint declaration issued on Wednesday, the foreign ministers of the United Kingdom,......
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has recently ordered the shutdown of several Al Jazeera digital platforms for four months, according to a court document from the Magistrate Court of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. This is the latest in a series of actions against the network by the PA. In a letter......
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military commander Mohammed al-Masri, also known as Mohammed Deif, on charges related to alleged war crimes during the ongoing Gaza conflict. The......
The impartiality of an inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is being questioned due to concerns about his connections to the agency overseeing the investigation. These concerns, raised by ICC staff, highlight potential conflicts......
In a significant development at the International Criminal Court (ICC), Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has called for an urgent ruling on his request for arrest warrants against high-profile figures involved in the ongoing Gaza conflict. This move underscores the escalating legal scrutiny surrounding the......
