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Palestinian leaders denied US visas for UN General Assembly, reports say

For the second year in a row, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has been denied a visa to the United States for the UN General Assembly, several media outlets report.

UN Court Dismisses Sudan's Claims Against UAE in Civil War

The International Court of Justice ICJ will not consider Sudan's allegations that the United Arab Emirates supports the warring group Rapid Support Forces RSF) in the brutal civil war.

US Defends Israel's Block on UNRWA Amid Gaza Aid Controversy

The UN's highest court assesses whether Israel does enough for civilians in the Gaza War when the country has introduced a total blockade. In Israel's absence, the USA defends the decision to stop the coordinating aid agency on the ground.

Israel Dismisses ICJ Case on Gaza Aid Blockade

Israel has blocked all acute aid to the Gaza Strip for nearly eight weeks and alarms are sounding about widespread famine while the bombs are falling. When the blockade is taken up in the International Court of Justice in The Hague (ICJ), the process is completely dismissed from the Israeli side.

Iran Takes Legal Action Against Sweden and Others Over 2020 Plane Incident

Iran has filed a lawsuit with the International Court of Justice in The Hague against Sweden, Ukraine, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Gaza Faces Food Crisis as UN Warns of Dwindling Supplies

Two weeks – then the food will run out. The UN's food program warns of rapidly dwindling stocks in Gaza since Israel stopped the import of emergency aid. South Africa accuses Israel of using starvation as a weapon.

Yuji Iwasawa Takes Helm at International Court of Justice

Israel closes embassy in Ireland

Israel is closing its embassy in Ireland's capital Dublin. According to Israel's Foreign Ministry, the reason is the country's "extremely Israel-hostile policy".

Amnesty: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Israel has committed and is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, claims Amnesty International in a new report. This by intentionally killing civilians, causing severe physical and psychological harm and forcing Palestinians to live under very difficult conditions, writes the organization. Israel rejects the allegations.

Unique case: What must countries do for the climate?

The UN's court is to decide what countries are required to do to stop climate change. Now, the negotiations are starting in the court's largest case ever.

UN Court Expands Dispute over Caucasus

The International Court of Justice in The Hague (ICJ) has jurisdiction to examine the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia as two separate legal cases.

Norway: Limit arms exports to Israel

Peace Prize in Wartime – They Can Be Honored Today

The conflict in the Middle East is at the center of speculations about this year's peace prize, with UN organizations and Palestinian and Israeli peace activists among the favorites. For it's hardly likely that the Norwegian Nobel Committee will choose a Norwegian?

Peace Prize in Wartime – They Can Be Honored in Oslo

The conflict in the Middle East is at the center of speculations about this year's peace prize, with UN organizations and Palestinian and Israeli peace activists among the favorites. For it is hardly likely that the Norwegian Nobel Committee chooses a Norwegian?

Bolivia participates in genocide process against Israel

Britain Hands Over Colonial Islands

Great Britain is relinquishing one of its colonies after decades of lawsuits and political bickering. But a top-secret American military base will be allowed to stay.

Sweden abstained from UN vote on Israel – faces criticism

When the UN General Assembly voted on the demand that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian areas should cease within twelve months, Sweden abstained from voting. The decision is being criticized by the opposition.

UN: Israeli Occupation Must End Within a Year

The UN General Assembly formally demands that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian areas cease within 12 months. The demand is presented in a non-binding resolution.

Ukraine urges Mongolia: Arrest Putin

On Tuesday, Russia's President Vladimir Putin will travel to the neighboring country of Mongolia – despite the country being legally obligated to arrest him. The Kremlin dismisses the matter, while Ukraine urges Mongolia not to back down from its promise.

So the Kingdom Hopes to Win the Battle for Its Survival

A small island nation in the Pacific has pushed for the world's highest court to express its opinion on states' responsibilities regarding climate change. It is described as an important step in an increasingly intense struggle for climate justice.

Report: Israel's violence against imprisoned children increases

Hunger, abuse, sexual assaults and torture. And the situation has become significantly worse since the Gaza War broke out. This is evident from testimonies compiled by Save the Children from Palestinian children released from Israeli prisons.

Turkey wants to participate in the genocide process against Israel

Turkey submitted on Wednesday a request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to join South Africa's genocide proceedings against Israel, announces the Turkish Foreign Ministry.

Expert: "Israel is further shamed"

Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal, the International Court of Justice in The Hague (ICJ) rules. A statement that has marginal consequences, according to international law expert Ove Bring.

UN's Top Court: Israel's Occupation Illegal

The International Court of Justice in The Hague (ICJ) rules that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal, and that it must cease as soon as possible.