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Doctors Without Borders and UN Urge Action on Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

Doctors Without Borders denounce the "intentional humanitarian catastrophe" in Gaza, and the UN's António Guterres calls for unimpeded humanitarian access to the strip. The statements come after Israel blocked all humanitarian aid from entering the war-torn area for over ten weeks.
Doctors Without Borders and UN Urge Action on Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

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

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.
Israel Dismisses ICJ Case on Gaza Aid Blockade

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

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.
Gaza Faces Food Crisis as UN Warns of Dwindling Supplies

Yuji Iwasawa Takes Helm at International Court of Justice

The Japanese judge Yuji Iwasawa has been appointed as the new head of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which is based in The Hague. Iwasawa replaces Nawaf Salam, Lebanon's new prime minister.
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".
Israel closes embassy in Ireland

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.
Amnesty: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

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.
Unique case: What must countries do for the climate?

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. .
UN Court Expands Dispute over Caucasus

Norway: Limit arms exports to Israel

Norway's government wants to see a ban on all exports of weapons that can be used in operations in Palestinian areas occupied by Israel. Norway is one of 52 countries that have written to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, urging a limited stop to arms exports to Israel.
Norway: Limit arms exports to Israel

The Left and the Sweden Democrats want to sell weapons to Israel

The Liberals and The Sweden Democrats want, as the only parliamentary parties, to export weapons to Israel, reports Swedish Radio's "Conflict". .
The Left and the Sweden Democrats want to sell weapons to Israel

Sweden sues Iran over downed plane

Sweden, together with several other countries, has filed a lawsuit against Iran for the downing of the Ukrainian civilian aircraft in 2020, in which 176 people died, including 17 from Sweden. > Yesterday, Sweden, Ukraine, Canada, and the United Kingdom submitted a filing to the International Court of Justice in The Hague in a case we have brought against Iran, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) during a question period in the Riksdag.
Sweden sues Iran over downed plane

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 Today

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?.
Peace Prize in Wartime – They Can Be Honored in Oslo

Bolivia participates in genocide process against Israel

Bolivia joins South Africa's lawsuit against Israel for genocide, announces the International Court of Justice (ICJ). South Africa accused Israel at the end of last year of violating the UN's Genocide Convention during the offensive in Gaza, and filed a lawsuit with the ICJ.
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.
Britain Hands Over Colonial Islands

The Taliban risks lawsuit in The Hague

Afghanistan's Taliban government can be brought to the International Court of Justice in The Hague (ICJ) for its treatment of women. This is announced by Australia, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands, which are jointly initiating the legal proceedings.
The Taliban risks lawsuit in The Hague

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.
Sweden abstained from UN vote on Israel – faces criticism

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.
UN: Israeli Occupation Must End Within a Year

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.
Ukraine urges Mongolia: Arrest Putin

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.
So the Kingdom Hopes to Win the Battle for Its Survival

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.
Report: Israel's violence against imprisoned children increases

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. .
Turkey wants to participate in the genocide process against Israel
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