Top IDF Lawyer Highlights Inadequate Measures to Protect Civilians in Pre-Gaza Strike Assessments

The top legal advisor for the Israel Defense Forces has raised concerns about the military’s practices in operational planning, specifically pointing out gaps in protecting civilian lives during airstrikes in Gaza. This critique highlights ongoing challenges in balancing military objectives with international humanitarian law obligations, particularly in densely populated areas. The legal counsel scrutinized the IDF’s strategy and operational tactics, emphasizing that there is often insufficient effort to account for civilian presence before launching military strikes. This issue is critical given the densely populated nature of Gaza and the complexities involved in armed conflicts that … Read more

Cargill Announces Layoffs at Eddyville Plant Following Recent Strike and Legal Battle

EDDYVILLE, Iowa — The Eddyville Cargill plant has announced it will lay off 29 workers starting Feb. 5, following a tumultuous month of labor disputes that culminated in a strike by nearly 100 employees. The layoffs come after workers, represented by Teamsters Local 238, walked off the job on Oct. 1, protesting wage offers they claimed fell below industry standards and did not sufficiently account for inflation pressures. The strike, which lasted until October 31, ended after the agriculture giant threatened to terminate health insurance for those still picketing after the deadline. This threat prompted … Read more

Critical Health Concerns Mount for Imprisoned Chinese Activist Xu Zhiyong Amid Hunger Strike and Calls for International Intervention

Beijing, China — Concerns are intensifying for Xu Zhiyong, a prominent Chinese human rights lawyer and legal scholar, amid reports that his health is severely declining after nearly a month on a hunger strike. Xu, a staunch advocate for transparency and civil liberties in China’s New Citizens’ Movement, has been incarcerated since February 2020 due to his participation in a gathering of activists and lawyers. Xu began his hunger strike on October 4, 2024, as a protest against the conditions of his detention in Lunan Prison, Shandong Province, where he is subjected to stringent surveillance … Read more

Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Hospitalized Following Nine-Day Hunger Strike Against Police Brutality

Beijing, China — A well-known Chinese human rights lawyer was recently hospitalized following a nine-day hunger strike to protest alleged police abuse, highlighting ongoing concerns about human rights in the country. The lawyer, who has not been named for safety reasons, embarked on the hunger strike after claiming to be a victim of police mistreatment, which reportedly included intimidation and physical assault. The hunger strike was initiated by the lawyer as a desperate measure to draw attention to what they described as systemic abuses within the Chinese legal enforcement system. Hospitalization became necessary when the … Read more