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A Synopsis of ICJ Finding Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territory in Violation of International Law

Israel must end its occupation of Palestinian territory, the International Court of Justice said in an advisory opinion.

We Charge Genocide: Redux

What we can name and render cognizable and what we must un-remember and forcefully forget is deeply connected to the numerous atrocities embedded in the international order.
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The International Criminal Court’s Jurisdiction in Palestine and the ‘Oslo Accords Issue’

Under the Rome Statute, the Court has and may exercise jurisdiction over any adult person accused of committing war crimes or crimes against humanity on the territory of a State…
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Assessing Jus Ad Bellum Proportionality: A Factored Approach

Nine factors, considered in their totality, would provide a more nuanced understanding of jus ad bellum proportionality and assist States in identifying specific concerns with…
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Humanitarian Notification in Gaza is Broken: How to Document and Respond When Things Go Wrong

Humanitarian notification has failed in Gaza. Better documentation and response systems can protect humanitarian actors and improve accountability.
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The Just Security Podcast: Attacks on Health in Armed Conflict

An expert team from Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) and local partners unpacks patterns of attacks on health care in armed conflicts.
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The Just Security Podcast: Protecting Cultural Heritage During Armed Conflict

Bonnie Docherty discusses how a new legal framework could change how nations protect cultural heritage during armed conflict.
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Russia’s Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure Imperil Healthcare Access

Services required for the survival of Ukraine’s civilian population – like healthcare – are affected by attacks on energy infrastructure.
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Explosive Weapons Pose Threats to Cultural Heritage: States Have a Tool to Protect It

Destroying cultural heritage in armed conflict impacts civilians and those who treasure it. States have legal and policy tools to protect it.
ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan stands in a hallway wearing a dark suit and a blue shirt and dark blue tie.

Gaza Arrest Warrants: Assessing Starvation as a Method of Warfare and Associated Starvation Crimes

The ICC Prosecutor's charges related to starvation in Gaza resemble patterns of previous starvation crimes over the past eight years.

Irrefutable Evidence for Unspeakable Crimes? The Role of the Written Order in Proving and Denying Genocide

An explicit written order has not been -- nor should be -- necessary, whether for international justice or for collective memory.
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The Machine Got it Wrong? Uncertainties, Assumptions, and Biases in Military AI

Unpacking a new ICRC report outlining key challenges with responsible use of AI in military decision-making.
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