Tag: ICC
Justice at Last? ‘Panic’ in Israel as the ICC Takes ‘Momentous Step’ in the Right Direction
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has concluded that it has jurisdiction to investigate war crimes in the Israel-occupied Palestinian territories.
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On the Road to Gaza: The Freedom Flotilla Will Sail Again
Israel must end its illegal collective punishment of the civilian population of the of Gaza Strip.
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Facing the Facts: Israel Cannot Escape ICC Jurisdiction
While it is true that Israel is not a signatory of the Rome Statute, Palestine has, since 2015, agreed to submit itself to the ICC’s jurisdiction.
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Is the PA Using the ‘State of Palestine’ to Remain in Power?
Knowing that it has little legitimacy among ordinary Palestinians, the PA is desperate to find an alternative source of legitimacy somewhere else.
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Why Is Israel Afraid of Khalida Jarrar?
Israel has imprisoned Khalida Jarrar because her intelligence and respect for international law threaten its occupation regime.
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Bolton’s Game: Clearing the Path for U.S. Geopolitical Primacy
The message from John Bolton’s denunciations of the ICC is that the US will not be subject to legal accountability for its violations international law.
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The United States Is a Dead Man Walking
The US media is incapable of reporting the most compelling events of our time which could result in the destruction of life on earth.
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The Costs of 9/11 Continue to Mount
The costs of 9/11 do not stop at destroyed buildings and lives lost, but include the shredding of the US Constitution, civil liberty, and the rule of law.
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Review of Richard Falk’s “Palestine’s Horizon: Toward a Just Peace”
In “Palestine’s Horizon: Toward a Just Peace”, Richard Falk emphasizes the present need “to take stock, and reformulate a vision and strategy to guide the Palestinian struggle”. The book is an invaluable contribution precisely because it goes so far in doing just that.
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The Two-State Solution vs. the ‘Peace Process’, and Why the Distinction Is Critical
To seize the present opportunity, one-state advocates need to stop mistaking the two-state solution with the goal of the US-led so-called “peace process”.
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‘Whitewashing’ Genocide in Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi should be held accountable for more than her moral failings but, considering her leadership position, she should be held directly responsible for crimes against humanity, together with her top security and army brass.
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UN Resolution 242’s True Significance vs. Popular Zionist Myth
Contrary to the popular Zionist myth upon which the entire so-called “peace process” was premised, UN Security Council Resolution 242 requires Israel to fully and immediately withdraw its armed forces from occupied Palestine.
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Why the US Wants to Shut Down the PLO Office in Washington
The Trump administration wants to cut ties to the PLO for Abbas’s threat to seek legal remedy from the ICC for Israel’s crimes.
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Should the Palestinians Seek Justice NOW at the International Criminal Court?
Despite these circumstances that makes the ICC seem such an attractive option, a PA decision to take this path is far from obvious.
Read MoreWhy the Trump Presidency Represents an Opportunity for Palestinians
Jeremy R. Hammond speaks to Press TV about Israel’s increased settlement activity and why now is actually an opportunity for Palestinians to seek justice.
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War Crimes, Walls and Trains – A New Conflict between Kosovo and Serbia?
INTERPOL has turned into an arena where Serbia and Kosovo exchange mutual accusations and the prosecution of war crimes has turned into a political weapon.
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Why Netanyahu and Trump Are Good for the Palestinians
Ironically, Netanyahu and Trump being in power in Israel and the US, respectively, is the best thing that could happen for the prospects of peace.
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UN Report on War Crimes during Israel’s 51-Day Assault on Gaza
Strengths and weaknesses of the UN Report of the Commission of Inquiry into Operation Protective Edge
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Omar Bashir Has Left the Building
To salvage any sort of credibility and to begin to dispense justice, the ICC could issue arrest warrants for counterparts of Bashir—say, Netanyahu.
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Rwanda’s Memory Hole
How the state has intimidated, threatened, and murdered to cover up history
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