Israel-Hamas War

An eight-point statement signed by 270 international law scholars demonstrates a convergence of views on Gaza and international law.

The draft resolution has fundamental legal problems and ambiguities that, if not resolved, will harm both peace in Gaza and prospects of a more sustainable future.

Unpacking the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on Israel's obligations towards the UN and others to provide humanitarian aid in the West Bank and Gaza.

The October 7th massacre and unprecedented war in Gaza compel Israel to rethink its conception of security. It must include a gender-based analysis.

The ceasefire in Gaza faces many challenges and is currently threatened by serious violations. What can we learn from the experience of ceasefires elsewhere?

Under Trump, peace deals have been treated as an opportunity to secure resources and real estate. Recent agreements illustrate this “resources-for-peace” approach.

Trump's General Assembly speech could have been worse, but it also showed that if countries want to make the U.N. system work, they can't bank on U.S. leadership.

Just Security's collection of more than 110 articles covering the Israel-Hamas War and its diplomatic, legal, and humanitarian consequences.

"Starmer’s government likely knows a proper interpretation of the law would require a change of policy."

Israel's Doha strikes could heighten regional instability, intensify Arab unity against Israel, and chill normalization efforts.

An examination of proposed sanctions against Israel, the legal framework for sanctions, and States’ obligation to prevent genocide.

Context for those seeking to understand what it does (and does not) mean for the UN Commission to make a genocide determination.