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International law and genocide

The application of international law to allegations of genocide, particularly through the Genocide Convention.

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Jan 18, 2026
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What has the International Court of Justice ruled so far in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel?

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has so far ruled that it has prima facie jurisdiction to hear South Africa’s case alleging Israel violated the Genocide Convention in Gaza, found that South Af...

Jan 19, 2026
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Civilians killed by israel

Available reporting indicates that a very large proportion of Palestinians killed in Israel’s Gaza campaign have been civilians: internal Israeli military records obtained by multiple outlets suggest ...

Jan 18, 2026
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Apparantly, Trump appointed himself & board members who are his allies to be in charge of Gaza

President Donald Trump has publicly named himself chair of a newly created “Board of Peace” to oversee Gaza’s transitional governance and reconstruction and has appointed several close confidants and ...

Jan 21, 2026

What specific incidents in Gaza since October 2023 have been subject to detailed independent on‑site investigations by UN or international forensic teams?

Independent international and UN-led teams have carried out detailed on-site examinations of multiple categories of incidents in Gaza since 7 October 2023—most prominently attacks on health facilities...

Jan 21, 2026

What independent investigations have verified civilian casualty figures in Gaza since October 2023?

Multiple independent investigations have sought to verify civilian casualties in Gaza since 7 October 2023: United Nations human-rights bodies and commissions have produced monitoring reports and lega...

Jan 9, 2026

How have Israeli authorities officially responded to specific leaked videos and detainee testimonies alleging sexual torture?

Israeli authorities have responded to leaked videos and detainee testimonies alleging sexual torture with a mix of criminal probes, public denials of systematic abuse, internal disciplinary moves and ...