Israel-Hamas War

The Court ordered Israel to ensure the unhindered provision of humanitarian assistance, in full cooperation with the United Nations, including by opening new land crossing points.

The latest on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law.

Famine is getting underway in Gaza. The window to “avert” it has closed, and the focus must now pivot to containing the damage. As prospects for an enduring cease-fire remain…

We, as the international community including Israel, should embrace an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to prevent civilians from starving.

Editors’ Note: This is the latest in Just Security’s weekly series keeping readers up to date on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security,…

Reconstituting the U.N. Special Committee Against Apartheid and the Group of Three should be given due consideration.

Reconstituting the U.N. Special Committee Against Apartheid and the Group of Three should be given due consideration.

The United States needs to take urgent steps to ameliorate conditions in Gaza, including by using its leverage with Israel. It also needs to faithfully apply U.S. law, including…

What can Israel do to better protect civilians in war? A leading expert on civilian harm sheds light on the issue.

A focus on the remedies that the International Court of Justice may order in its advisory opinion on Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the…

Our weekly series on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law.

The United States must clearly articulate whether the Fourth Geneva Convention applies to territories occupied by Israel.