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world-news1 year ago•5 min saved

"ICJ Orders Israel to Ensure Aid to Gaza Amid Famine Crisis"

The World Court has ordered Israel to ensure basic food supplies to Gaza's Palestinian population and halt spreading famine, following accusations of genocide by South Africa. Hamas welcomes the ruling but insists on a ceasefire to address the humanitarian crisis. Fighting continues around Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital, with Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters engaged in close combat. The U.N. Security Council has demanded an immediate ceasefire, while Israel maintains its efforts to expand humanitarian access to Gaza. The conflict has resulted in thousands of casualties and widespread displacement, with hospitals and civilians coming under fire.

via Reuters|

#gaza #hamas #humanitarian-crisis

international-relations1 year ago•4 min saved

"World Court's Unanimous Order: Israel Must Prevent Famine in Gaza"

The International Court of Justice has unanimously ordered Israel to take all necessary and effective action to ensure basic food supplies to Gaza's Palestinian population and halt the spreading famine, in response to South Africa's accusations of genocide in Gaza. The order comes as Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters battle around Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital, with the court observing worsening conditions and famine in Gaza. Israel has not yet commented on the ruling, but has stated efforts to expand humanitarian aid access to Gaza. The United States supports increasing humanitarian assistance to Gaza but does not believe a genocide has taken place.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#gaza #genocide #humanitarian-aid

international-relations1 year ago•2 min saved

"World Court's Historic Debate: Arab States and Turkey Challenge Israeli Occupation"

Arab states and Turkey have urged the International Court of Justice to declare the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories illegal, with Turkey describing it as the "real obstacle to peace." The court has been hearing arguments from over 50 states following a request by the U.N. General Assembly, and is expected to issue a non-binding opinion on the occupation. Israel, not participating in the hearings, has expressed concerns about the court's involvement, while the United States has urged the court to limit its advisory opinion. The court is expected to take roughly six months to issue its decision.

via Reuters|

#arab-states #international-relations #israeli-occupation

international-relations1 year ago•1 min saved

"ICJ Rules on Jurisdiction in Ukraine's Lawsuit Against Russia"

The International Court of Justice has ruled that it will hear a case in which Ukraine has asked it to declare it did not commit genocide in eastern Ukraine, as Russia claimed as a pretext for attacking its smaller neighbor. The court found jurisdiction to hear a small part of the original case and will only rule at a later stage on whether or not Ukraine committed genocide in the Donetsk and Luhansk areas of eastern Ukraine now occupied by Russia. This decision comes after Ukraine brought the case to the ICJ days after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

via Reuters|

#genocide #international-court-of-justice #international-relations

international-relations1 year ago•1 min saved

"Israeli President Accuses UN World Court of Misrepresenting Genocide Ruling, Calls it 'Selective Justice'"

Israel's President Isaac Herzog accused the UN world court of misrepresenting his comments in a ruling that ordered Israel to protect Palestinians and prevent genocide in the Gaza Strip, citing the court's use of partial and fragmented quotes. The ruling referenced Herzog's statements following a Hamas attack, but Herzog argued that the court ignored his subsequent remarks condemning civilian killings and affirming Israel's commitment to international laws of war. The court's ruling did not halt the Israeli military offensive but instructed Israel to prevent death, destruction, and acts of genocide in Gaza.

via The Associated Press|

#gaza-strip #genocide #international-relations

international-relations1 year ago•1 min saved

Israeli President Denounces UN World Court's Misrepresentation in Genocide Ruling

Israel's President Isaac Herzog accused the UN world court of misrepresenting his comments in a ruling that ordered Israel to protect Palestinians and prevent genocide in the Gaza Strip, citing his statements as evidence of incitement and dehumanizing language. The court's ruling referenced Herzog's remarks following a Hamas attack, but Herzog claimed that the court ignored his subsequent comments condemning the killing of innocent civilians and respecting international laws of war. The court's ruling did not order an end to the Israeli military offensive but instructed Israel to prevent death, destruction, and acts of genocide in Gaza while demanding an end to incitement and a progress report within one month.

via Yahoo News|

#gaza-strip #genocide #international-relations

international-politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"International Outcry: UN Court Hears Allegations of Genocide in Gaza Despite Opposition"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the International Court of Justice hearing in South Africa, where allegations of genocide in Gaza are being brought against Israel, as "hypocrisy" and accused South Africa of representing the "monsters" of Hamas. Israeli officials from across the political spectrum have condemned the allegations, while South Africa's case has been backed by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and other nations. The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 23,000, and the ongoing war has led to widespread displacement of Palestinians.

via New York Post |

#benjamin-netanyahu #gaza #international-politics

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

World Court's Order: Venezuela Must Halt Actions in Guyana Border Dispute

The World Court has ordered Venezuela to refrain from taking any action that would alter the situation on the ground in a potentially oil-rich territory that is the subject of a border dispute with Guyana. While the court did not explicitly forbid Venezuela from holding a referendum on its rights to the region, it ruled that any move to alter the status quo should be stopped. Guyana's President hailed the ruling, while Venezuela's Vice-President called it a victory for her country. The referendum, which asks Venezuelans if they agree to incorporate the disputed region and create a state called Guayana Esequiba, is expected to be approved.

via Reuters Canada|

#border-dispute #guyana #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Venezuela Defies Guyana's Resistance, Proceeds with Referendum Despite UN Court Hearings

Venezuela has informed the World Court that it will proceed with a referendum on December 3rd to determine its rights over the disputed Esequiba region, despite Guyana's request to halt the vote. The territory, which is potentially oil-rich, has been a subject of contention between the two countries. Venezuela's Vice President, Delcy Rodriguez, stated that nothing would prevent the referendum from taking place and that her appearance in court did not imply recognition of the court's jurisdiction. The ICJ, which ruled in April that it had jurisdiction over the issue, has yet to issue a final ruling on the main case.

via Reuters Canada|

#border-dispute #guyana #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

International Support Grows for Ukraine's Genocide Challenge against Russia at World Court

More than two dozen European states, along with Australia and Canada, have asked the World Court to determine its jurisdiction in a case brought by Ukraine, alleging that Russia abused the Genocide Convention as a pretext for invading Ukraine. Germany and all 32 states who spoke at the World Court supported Ukraine's case, arguing that the court should proceed to the merits stage. Ukraine argues that Russia falsely claimed there was a risk of genocide in eastern Ukraine to justify its invasion. Russia has asked the court to dismiss the case, claiming Ukraine's legal arguments are flawed.

via Reuters UK|

#genocide-convention #international-law #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago

"Russia and Ukraine Battle at World Court Over Genocide Charges"

Russia and Ukraine are engaged in a clash at the World Court over genocide charges, with Ukraine accusing Russia of committing genocide against Crimean Tatars and ethnic Ukrainians in Crimea, while Russia denies the allegations and accuses Ukraine of human rights abuses. The case is being closely watched as it could have significant implications for the ongoing conflict between the two countries.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#clash #genocide-charges #international-relations