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Legal Scrutiny: Assessing Israel’s Pager-Based Attack on Hezbollah Under International Law of Armed Conflict

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Jerusalem — A recent military strike by Israel on Hezbollah has raised significant international scrutiny. This operation, which reportedly utilized an exploding pager mechanism targeted at Hezbollah operatives, has provoked questions regarding its compliance with the international laws of armed conflict (LOAC). The legal principles key to this review include military necessity, proportionality, discrimination, and unnecessary suffering. The justification of military necessity dictates that force may only be used to the extent necessary to accomplish a legitimate military aim. Given Hezbollah’s status as a recognized militant threat to Israel, such an attack—focused explicitly on neutralizing … Read more

U.N.’s Highest Court Rules Israel’s Actions in Palestinian Territories Breach International Law

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The Hague, Netherlands – The United Nations’ highest judicial body has declared that Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories breaches international laws and longstanding norms of human rights. After thorough deliberation, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rendered its advisory opinion on the established practices of Israeli infrastructure and settlements in the region, referring to them as violations of international humanitarian law. This unprecedented ruling accentuates ongoing tensions in an area marked by decades of conflict and scattered peace efforts. The ICJ’s decisions, while not enforceable, provide guidance that can influence international relations and shape future … Read more

Israel’s Escalating Assassination Policy Questions the Balance of International Law and Civilian Safety

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Tel Aviv, Israel — Over decades, Israeli military tactics and the use of targeted assassinations have evolved, marking a dramatic shift in the approach taken towards Hamas and other Palestinian groups. This evolution is evident when examining Israel’s increasing reliance on what some see as disproportionate force in conflicts, notably in Gaza. Historically, Israel has targeted key figures within Palestinian groups whom they deem threats to national security. The list of these targeted assassinations, which includes notable figures such as Ghassan Kanafani and Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, spans over six decades beginning in 1956. The figures … Read more

Israel’s Eden Golan Competes with “Hurricane” at Eurovision 2024: A Divisive Entry with Potential

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TEL AVIV, Israel — The Wiwi Jury, our team of music experts, is currently reviewing and rating the 37 competing songs in Eurovision 2024. Today, we take a closer look at Israel’s entry, performed by Eden Golan and titled “Hurricane.” Upon listening to “Hurricane,” our team had mixed reactions. One juror felt that while the verses were decent, the overall song felt calculated and dated, resembling X-Factor winner singles. The drum machine and the predictable chorus didn’t help matters, and the abrupt ending further added to the disappointment. This juror concluded that the song was … Read more