Genocide

German Human Rights Lawyers Launch Effort to Halt Arms Exports to Israel amidst Genocide Allegations in Gaza

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Berlin, Germany – Seven human rights lawyers in Berlin have filed a motion to halt Germany’s arms exports to Israel. The lawyers allege that the German government is complicit in the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza by continuing to supply Israel with weapons. This initiative has gained support from multiple non-governmental organizations, including the European Support Legal Center, Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy, and Law for Palestine. It falls under the Justice and Accountability for Palestine Initiative. The lawyers’ motion is based on recent developments in international bodies such as the United Nations (UN) and … Read more

German Lawyers Accuse Top Politicians, Including Chancellor Scholz, of ‘Aiding Genocide’ in Gaza

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Berlin, Germany – A group of lawyers representing Palestinians has filed a criminal complaint with the German federal prosecutor against senior German politicians, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The lawyers accuse them of “aiding and abetting” the alleged genocide being committed by Israel in Gaza. The case was filed on Friday against members of the Federal Security Council, which is responsible for national security policy and authorizing weapons exports. In addition to Scholz, other politicians named in the complaint include Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, Economics Minister Robert Habeck, Finance Minister Christian Lindner, and others. The lawyers … Read more

US Lawyer Stresses ICJ Genocide Case Ruling as Global Community’s Litmus Test

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) upcoming ruling on a genocide case against Israel will put the global community to the test, according to a US lawyer. The case revolves around allegations of genocide committed against the Palestinian people by Israel, specifically focusing on the 2014 Gaza conflict. The ICJ’s decision will have significant implications for international criminal law and the pursuit of justice. The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, and its rulings are binding on the countries involved in a dispute. The court’s jurisdiction encompasses … 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