Conversations – Episode 3: The conflict between Fatah and Hamas: the end of Oslo?
Conversation with Prof. Robbie Sabel, Hebrew University, and Dr. Kobi Michael, INSS, about the future of the Peace Process against the backgrouind of the power struggle between Fatah/PLO and Hamas.
Moving the legal goalposts on Israel
The discourse, which without irony uses the rhetoric of human rights to undercut international law, diverts attention from the incontrovertibly illegal attacks by Hamas on Israel.
Should Israel Cooperate with the ICC?
The March 3, 2021 decision of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to open a full investigation of the “Situation in Palestine” has prompted responses advising the Israeli government to take a more
cooperative approach toward the Court. Yet there are a number of
strategic, diplomatic, and legal arguments for not cooperating. This study analyzes the considerations to be made.
Is Israel’s Fight Against Hamas Justified Under International Law?
The latest escalation between Israel and Hamas, and the recent decision of the ICC to open an investigation into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, have brought the century-long dispute back into the legal arena. ELNET and thinc. invite you to a roundtable to discuss the challenges and consequences of legalizing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,
The current situation in Israel and International Humanitarian Law
Report of the Briefing by Prof. Geoffrey Corn d.d. 19 May 2021.
The Illegitimate Instinct to Delegitimize Israel
Hamas is playing a dangerous game by exposing the Gaza civilians to feed its media campaign.
The Current Situation in Israel and International Humanitarian Law
The current situation in Israel is an example of an a-symmetric conflict: a terror organisation (HAMAS) wages war against a democratic state (Israel).
Prof. Geoffrey Corn (USA) will tell what International Humanitarian Law says about this.
Almost Nothing You’ve Heard About Evictions in Jerusalem Is True
Neutral application of property law becomes an international incident because a landlord is a Jew.
Conversations – Episode 2: The Abraham Accords
Conversation with Dr. Daphne Barak of IDC Herzliya
The ICC and Israeli settlements: a travesty of justice?
Webinar presented by C4I International in cooperation with thinc.
Durban and the abuse of human rights
The UN has scheduled a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the racist Durban conference for September 2021. The author clarifies why “Durban” is nothing less than a manifestation of anti-Semitism and world leaders should follow the example of Australia, Canada and the US and boycot this event.
Refuting the Palestinian Allegation to the ICC that Israeli Settlements Are a War Crime
Ambassador Alan Baker explains why Israeli settlements are not a war crime and are therefore beyond the ICC’s jurisdiction.
Conversations – Episode 1: THE ICC AND UN RESOLUTIONS
Professor Gregory Rose is a leading expert in maritime law and international criminal law. In this session, he discusses the recent decisions of the ICC, and the modern trend to regard UN resolutions as sources of international law.
Is the ICC a threat to Israel? Here’s what is at stake – opinion
The authors, all working at the ICC, opine that it is in the interest of the State of Israel to engage with the ICC rather than ignore the Court.
Before the next war: Israel and the US should articulate a policy on proportionality
Proportionality… It is not the number of causalities that determines proportionality but the necessity of the military action balanced against the potential civilian loss.
Fake International Law Is the Newest Anti-Israel Libel
Several US senators and representatives have signed letters contending that “Israel has an obligation under international law” to provide free vaccines for all Palestinians in the Palestinian Authority (PA). The claims are baseless, and they call into question the credibility of the legal experts who have been peddling them.
Should Israel Cooperate with the ICC?
The March 3, 2021 decision of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to open a full investigation of the “Situation in Palestine” has prompted responses advising the Israeli government to take a more
cooperative approach toward the Court. Yet there are a number of
strategic, diplomatic, and legal arguments for not cooperating. This study analyzes the considerations to be made.
Why recognizing Palestine as a state is a bad idea
In this op-ed the author argues that recognizing “Palestine” as a state before it is in fact a state will not help resolve the Israel/Palestine conflict. In fact it will probably worsen it.
Europe’s bystander approach to the Abraham Accords harms its own interests
The Abraham Accords are a game changer for the Middle East and for Europe; yet they have been met by European leaders with skepticism. This approach threatens to harm not only the region, but also Europe’s own interests.
International Criminal Court Kills the Israeli–Palestinian Peace Process
In giving itself jurisdiction over the “Situation in Palestine,” the ICC ignores previous treaties and delegitimizes its own authority.