Unpacking International Law: The Legalities of Forced Displacement in Gaza

Jerusalem — Amid escalated tensions and ongoing conflict in Gaza, international law concerning forced displacement has become a point of focus. Various reports have emerged accusing militant factions in Gaza of forcibly displacing civilian populations, an act that raises significant legal and ethical issues under international statutes. Forced displacement, often seen in war-torn regions, involves the removal or coerced movement of people from their homes as a result of conflict or persecution. The United Nations defines forced displacement as movements which are coerced due to threats to life and livelihood. The context of Gaza, a … Read more

Global Outcry Intensifies as Gaza Hospital Director Denied Legal Rights Amid Dire Humanitarian Crisis

Jerusalem – The Israeli military has reportedly barred Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, head of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital, who was detained on December 27, from seeing his attorney, according to Physicians for Human Rights-Israel (PHRI). The organization has expressed deep concerns for his wellbeing, citing that no information has been released about his safety since his abduction. Dr. Abu Safia was taken by forces during a raid on the hospital, which was subsequently set ablaze and severely damaged. This incident occurred in the backdrop of a wider assault that has impacted various healthcare facilities in … Read more

Chilean Legal Team Seeks Arrest of Israeli Soldier for Alleged War Crimes in Gaza

Santiago, Chile — Human rights lawyers in Chile are seeking the arrest of an Israeli soldier, alleging his involvement in war crimes during military operations in Gaza. This legal action marks a significant escalation in international attempts to hold individuals accountable for the long-standing conflict between Israel and Palestinian groups. The lawsuit, filed recently in Chilean courts, accuses the soldier of participating in the killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, an area that has seen recurrent hostilities. Chile’s substantial Palestinian community, one of the largest outside the Arab world, solidifies the country’s interest in Middle … Read more

Federal Judge to Review University of Maryland Ban on Student Vigil Commemorating Gaza Lives

Greenbelt, MD – A federal court is set to evaluate the claims of a University of Maryland student group alleging First Amendment violations after their planned vigil to commemorate lives lost in Gaza was cancelled by the university. The hearing, scheduled for Monday, stems from a lawsuit filed by the University of Maryland Students for Justice in Palestine, which argues that the university unjustly prohibited their “interfaith vigil” initially approved for October 7. The event was intended to mark one year since the commencement of hostilities in Gaza following an attack by Hamas on Israel, … Read more