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We kindly invite you to join us on this upcoming webinar by thinc.: Has the International Court of Justice become a platform for antisemitism? TUESDAY NOVEMBER 25TH, 2025 AT 5 PM CET Hosted by Andrew Tucker, guest speakers Prof. Leslie Johns and Prof. Gregory Rose Register here This webinar will discuss how the ICJ is relying […]
The UN at 80: When Juvenile Idealism Meets Civilizational Conflict
by Eli Kenin With the United Nations’ marking the organization’s 80th anniversary, Eli Kenin has written an important article: “The UN at 80: When Juvenile Idealism Meets Civilizational Conflict.” Eighty years after the UN Charter, the basis for today’s rules-based international system, was signed with great idealism following two world wars, the United Nations allows […]
Obligations of Israel by the ICJ: Analysis
Analysis of International Court of Justice (ICJ) October 22 Advisory Opinion Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, Other International Organizations and Third States in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory. By Gregory Rose, Irene Petrakis, Michael Pushenko Ready the full analysis here Executive Summary On […]
Fifty years since “Zionism = Racism”, the International Court of Justice is complicit in antisemitism
by Andrew Tucker, thinc. Exactly fifty years ago – on 10th November 1975 – the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 3379, stating that “Zionism is a form of racism”. In his famous speech (definitely worth listening to!), UN Ambassador to the UN Patrick Moynihan condemned this resolution as “an obscenity”. According to Moynihan, by condemning Israel […]
New! Masterclass 2026
The thinc. Masterclass 2026 is an advanced legal and leadership training pathway designed to equip a select group of emerging professionals with the legal expertise, strategic advocacy skills, and international exposure required to address today’s most complex issues in international affairs and to advocate for Israel’s rightful place in the global community. At its core, the program […]
Straight Up with Danny Seaman
Summary of the Interview with Dr. Mordechai Kedar on October 24th, 2025 by Howard Flower, ICEJ In an interview on “Straight Up with Danny Seaman,” Dr. Mordechai Kedar, an expert on Islam and the Middle East from Bar-Ilan University, provides a careful analysis of the recent Trump-Netanyahu Gaza accord, the shifting geopolitical landscape of the […]
The Future of Gaza: What Law Can and Cannot Decide
Webinar hosted by Andrew Tucker, guest speaker Prof. Steven Zipperstein Israel and the future of Gaza – what are the legal issues? During this webinar, we discussed the complex legal issues arising from the recent 20-point Peace Plan for Gaza, and the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on Israel’s legal obligations in Gaza (22 […]
International Court issues one-sided analysis of the war in Gaza
On October 22 the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its Advisory Opinion: Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, Other International Organizations and Third States in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The Opinion is the Court’s response to a request by UN General Assembly […]
Phase 2 Challenges in Gaza will test the limits of international law
by Alessandro Spinillo and Andrew Tucker The release this week of the remaining twenty Israeli living hostages, following the acceptance of President Trump’s 20-point Peace Plan for Gaza, marks a pivotal moment in the region’s long and painful trajectory. Hopefully, it will also mark the end of decades of misuse of the United Nations system […]
The USA and Israel announced a 20-point peace plan for Gaza at the White House yesterday (September 29th)
Key aspects of this proposal involve the immediate release of Israeli hostages within 72 hours, the disarming of Hamas, which will have no role in Gaza’s future governance, gradual and total Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and the introduction of regional Arab and international forces to act as peacekeepers, ensure reform of the Palestinian Authority and facilitate reconstruction of […]
Reimposition of Nuclear Sanctions on Iran:
by Alessandro Spinillo, thinc. On September 28, 2025, sanctions on Iran were reimposed, after the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (the “E3”) had triggered the snapback mechanism before the UN Security Council on August 28. In accordance with Articles 10 and 11 of UNSC Resolution 2231 (2015), the reimposition applies ipso facto. No certification by […]
News from New York, by Andrew Tucker
by Andrew Tucker thinc. was in New York last week, attending the high level week in the General Assembly. Heads of state flew into New York from around the world for an intensive week of speeches, and multilateral and bilateral meetings. Manhattan was transformed, roads around the UN buildings blocked off, police and security officials […]
Fact or Framing? Dissecting the UN’s Genocide Allegation
by Andrew Tucker, thinc. Director “UN report concludes that Israel is committing genocide“ The UN “Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel” has published a report this week concluding that Israel is guilty of committing various acts of “genocide” in Gaza. Factual evidence In reaching its conclusion, […]
Revealing a Global Coordinated Media Misinformation Campaign
by Michael Pushenko On August 31, 2025, ‘Reporters Without Borders’ revealed a coordinated media campaign engaging over 250 media outlets across 70 countries to simultaneously publish articles condemning Israel for the killing of so-called “journalists.” In time for media cycles on September 1, 2025, pre-determined stories were shared among them to ensure a unified narrative […]
Palestinian Self-Determination: Variables and Options
by Prof. Gregory Rose, thinc. Senior Fellow Synopsis In September 2025, the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly will again consider recognition of Palestine as a state. This is the third time that the General Assembly has addressed this question, following sessions in 1988 and 2013 that did so. The campaign for full […]
Statement on planned recognition of Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly
The Hague Initiative for International Cooperation (thinc.) is deeply concerned by recent announcements by several states – including the United Kingdom, France, Canada and Australia – that they intend to formally recognise Palestinian statehood at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September. This decision sends a dangerous signal that terrorism – including the horrific October […]
Breaking Hamas’ Grip: Humanitarian Aid and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) delivering over 130 million meals
By Michael Pushenko, Australia Hamas’ attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, that murdered 1,200 innocents and took 250 hostages, triggered the Hamas-Israel war that continues deep into 2025. Following a six-week ceasefire in early 2025, the breakdown of negotiations for the return of Israeli hostages resulted in the IDF launching a renewed military operation, […]
Europe’s Options to Promote Regime Change in Iran
Download Report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Iranian regime continues to pose a persistent and multifaceted threat to European and global security. This policy paper outlines a strategic, legal, and values-driven approach for the EU and UK to confront Iran’s nuclear escalation, support for terrorism, regional destabilization, and internal repression. The upcoming expiration of the UN […]
High-Level UN conference on Palestine in July
The UN High-Level conference originally planned in New York for 17-18 June was rescheduled to 28-29 July 2025, due to the escalation in the armed conflict between Iran and Israel. The event is intended to “facilitate” the establishment of a Palestinian state in the “occupied Palestinian Territories”(East Jerusalem, Gaza and Judea and Samaria). The conference […]
Time to terminate a travesty: the UN Commission of Inquiry against Israel
by Professor Gregory Rose The UN-HRC-COI-OPT trips off the tongue better than the United Nations Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territories. This Commission is a multifaceted disgrace that should have long ago been looked back on as a mistake to learn from. Its chair, South African Navi Pillay recently announced […]