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US District Judge Dismisses Lawsuit on Israel’s Actions in Gaza, Citing Lack of Jurisdiction, But Offers Scathing Criticism

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Oakland, California – A U.S. district judge in California dismissed a lawsuit on Wednesday that demanded the Biden administration to take action in order to stop Israel from bombing Gaza. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White stated that he did not have jurisdiction over the matter while expressing strong criticism towards the administration. He acknowledged the possibility that Israel’s actions could qualify as genocide. The lawsuit was filed in November by Palestinian human rights organizations and individuals who lost family members in the Israeli assault following an attack by Hamas. The complaint sought to compel President … Read more

Israel and South Africa Face Off in International Court of Justice Over Alleged Genocide in Gaza

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will consider a case brought by South Africa against Israel on charges of genocide during the war in Gaza, according to ICJ rules. Both Israel and South Africa have nominated judges to represent their respective countries in the case. Israel has selected Aharon Barak, the former chief justice of the country’s Supreme Court, while South Africa has chosen Judge Dikgang Moseneke, the former deputy chief justice of its Supreme Court. Additionally, British lawyer Malcolm Shaw, an expert in international law, will defend Israel at the ICJ. On the other … Read more

South Africa Urges International Court of Justice to Halt Israel’s Genocidal Actions in Gaza

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands — South Africa has presented its case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of perpetrating genocide in the Gaza Strip. The country has asked the court to issue orders that will compel Israel to halt its military operations in the Palestinian region. Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh, an Irish lawyer advising South Africa’s legal team, argued that Israel’s actions in Gaza pose a significant danger. During her submission, Ní Ghrálaigh highlighted the urgent need for provisional measures to protect Palestinians in Gaza from the irreparable harm caused by Israel’s violations of … Read more

Chilean Lawyers Seek Justice: File Complaint Against Israeli Prime Minister for Crimes in Gaza

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Amman, Jordan – A group of nearly 100 Chilean lawyers, mostly of Palestinian descent, has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The complaint alleges crimes against humanity, genocide, and war crimes committed in Gaza. Led by former ambassador Nelson Hadad, lawyer Rodolfo Marcone, and academics Roberto Mayorga, Juan Banderas, and Hassan Zeran, the group presented the complaint on December 22 in The Hague, with assistance from criminal lawyer Juan Carlos Manriquez. The complainants, who belong to the largest Palestinian community outside of the Palestinian State, are … Read more