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‘No Other Land’ Co-Directors on Their New Hot-Button Doc ‘NAZA’ and Interviewing 24 Israeli Soldiers in ‘Total Secrecy’: ‘There Is Still So Much De...

‘No Other Land’ Co-Directors on Their New Hot-Button Doc ‘NAZA’ and Interviewing 24 Israeli Soldiers in ‘Total Secrecy’: ‘There Is Still So Much De...

Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor — who are two of the four co-directors of 2025’s Oscar-winning doc “No Other Land” — are at the Venice Film Festival with new hot-button documentary “NAZA.” Shot at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, the film shows “in detail the systems behind Israel’s calculated mass killing […]

Israeli Group Accuses UN Commission of Inquiry of Double Standards in Israel-Palestine Investigations

Israeli Group Accuses UN Commission of Inquiry of Double Standards in Israel-Palestine Investigations

The Jerusalem Institute of Justice (JIJ), an Israeli legal advocacy group, has released a report accusing the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry (UNCOI) on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including east Jerusalem, and Israel, of applying double standards. The JIJ alleges that the UNCOI attributes alleged Israeli violations directly to state policy, government institutions, and named officials, while describing Palestinian perpetrators more generally as 'armed groups' or 'militants.' The 48-page report, circulated on Tuesday, challenges the credibility of the UNCOI's findings, particularly those from June 2024 concerning the October 7 massacre and the initial months of the conflict. The JIJ argues that the commission's analysis of Hamas's leadership and institutional responsibility lacks the depth applied to Israeli institutions.

UK government defends decision to ban trade with Israeli settlements

UK government defends decision to ban trade with Israeli settlements

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has defended the decision to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank

Germany Urges UN Court to Dismiss Nicaragua's Genocide Case Over Arms Sales to Israel

Germany Urges UN Court to Dismiss Nicaragua's Genocide Case Over Arms Sales to Israel

Germany has requested the United Nations' top court to dismiss a genocide case filed by Nicaragua, which accuses Berlin of facilitating genocide in Gaza by providing arms and military support to Israel. Germany's top lawyer, Julia Monar, argued that Nicaragua improperly filed the case, failing to provide adequate notification and sufficient time for a response before initiating proceedings. Another German lawyer, Antonios Tzanakopoulos, highlighted that Nicaragua's formal notification was sent from a Yahoo email address to a general inbox, rather than through proper diplomatic channels. Germany, a long-standing supporter of Israel and its second-largest arms supplier after the United States, asserts that it meticulously reviews all military equipment exports in accordance with international law. Monar stated that since 2024, Germany has not authorized any export of weapons of war to Israel that could be used in the Gaza conflict. This legal action by Nicaragua is part of broader efforts by countries with h...

Nicaragua tells top UN court Germany is violating international law by selling weapons to Israel

Nicaragua tells top UN court Germany is violating international law by selling weapons to Israel

Nicaragua has accused Germany of breaching the Genocide Convention by selling weapons to Israel that were used in Gaza

Germany Faces International Court of Justice Over Alleged Genocide Convention Violations in Arms Sales to Israel

Germany Faces International Court of Justice Over Alleged Genocide Convention Violations in Arms Sales to Israel

Germany is currently defending itself before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against accusations from Nicaragua. Nicaragua alleges that Germany is violating the Genocide Convention and international humanitarian law by providing arms and military support to Israel, thereby 'facilitating' acts of genocide in Gaza. Germany has countered by arguing that the case should be dismissed because Nicaragua did not provide sufficient prior notice to the German government, rendering the filing improper. This legal challenge highlights the complex interplay between international law, arms exports, and geopolitical conflicts, placing Germany's foreign policy and its role as an arms supplier under intense scrutiny. The case underscores the growing international concern over the conflict in Gaza and the responsibilities of states in preventing genocide.

Nicaragua Accuses Germany at ICJ of Enabling Gaza Genocide Through Arms Sales to Israel

Nicaragua Accuses Germany at ICJ of Enabling Gaza Genocide Through Arms Sales to Israel

Nicaragua has formally accused Germany at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague of breaching its obligations under the Genocide Convention. The accusation stems from Germany's continued supply of weapons and military support to Israel, which Nicaragua alleges facilitates acts of genocide in Gaza. Nicaragua's lead lawyer, Carlos José Argüello Gómez, argued that Germany's close political, commercial, and military ties with Israel mean it was, or should have been, aware of a serious risk that genocidal acts were being committed. Germany, which is Israel's second-largest arms supplier after the United States, has rejected these allegations and requested the court to dismiss the case. Israel is not a party to these specific proceedings and denies that its conduct in Gaza amounts to genocide. The current hearings are focused on the ICJ's jurisdiction to hear Nicaragua's case, with a ruling on this expected later this year. If the case proceeds, a final judgment could take several years.

Israel's De Facto Annexation in West Bank Draws International Scrutiny and Policy Challenges

Israel's De Facto Annexation in West Bank Draws International Scrutiny and Policy Challenges

Israel is increasingly pursuing a policy of de facto annexation in the West Bank, characterized by actions that blur the administrative distinction between Israel proper and the territories, without formal annexation. This approach is evident in measures such as the transfer of responsibility for the Civil Administration to a civilian authority within the Defense Ministry and other steps to erase the Green Line. This policy has led to international pushback, with countries like Britain and the Netherlands taking actions against settlements and goods produced there. Israel, in turn, has threatened retaliatory steps, such as ordering Dutch representatives to leave the International Coordination Center for Gaza Affairs. The international community, bound by laws prohibiting the acquisition of territory by force and viewing occupation as temporary, is unwilling to treat settlements as integral parts of Israel.

UN Expert Warns Israeli Rubble Clearance in Gaza May Destroy Atrocity Evidence and Prevent Human Remains Recovery

UN Expert Warns Israeli Rubble Clearance in Gaza May Destroy Atrocity Evidence and Prevent Human Remains Recovery

A United Nations expert, Francesca Albanese, has issued a warning that Israel's ongoing clearance of rubble in Gaza could lead to the destruction of crucial evidence related to "atrocity crimes" and hinder efforts to recover human remains. Following the October 2023 Hamas raid into Israel, the Israeli assault on Gaza has resulted in approximately 61 million tons of wreckage and debris, which the UN estimates could take seven years to clear. Albanese, the UN expert on Palestinian territories, emphasized that evidence should be collected and human remains identified before comprehensive clearance operations commence. She stated that the rubble in Gaza is not merely construction waste but constitutes a crime scene, a graveyard, and a material record of the events during the two-year bombing campaign. Albanese also noted that multiple sources have indicated the involvement of Israeli companies in the clearance, though her office did not immediately provide details on these sources. Israeli officials have not y...

Rafael, Lower Saxony, and Aurelius Partner to Develop Former Volkswagen Site in Germany for Defense Production

Rafael, Lower Saxony, and Aurelius Partner to Develop Former Volkswagen Site in Germany for Defense Production

Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has partnered with the German state of Lower Saxony and investment fund Aurelius Capital to transform a former Volkswagen site in Osnabrück, Germany, into a center for security and defense solutions. This agreement follows earlier speculation about Rafael's involvement with a Volkswagen plant. Instead of a direct collaboration with Volkswagen, the car manufacturer sold the Osnabrück site to a new partnership formed by Aurelius and Lower Saxony, with Aurelius as the majority partner. This new entity will then allow Rafael to use the location as a hub for producing its defense systems. The initiative aims to secure the site's future and preserve a significant number of jobs, as Volkswagen had planned to cease production there by 2027. Olaf Lies, Minister-President of Lower Saxony, stated that this partnership offers a genuine future perspective for the site, which has a 125-year history of industrial excellence.

Israeli PM Netanyahu Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged UAE Warning Before October 7 Attack

Israeli PM Netanyahu Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged UAE Warning Before October 7 Attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under fire from opposition leaders following a report by Haaretz newspaper alleging that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) warned him of a major Hamas operation before the October 7, 2023 attack. According to the report, UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke with Netanyahu approximately a week and a half prior to the attack, conveying information about Hamas's plans. Netanyahu's office has vehemently denied the report, labeling it an 'absolute lie' and stating that no such conversation with the Emirati leader occurred at that time. Opposition figures, including former military commander Gadi Eisenkot and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, have seized on the report to criticize Netanyahu, accusing him of ignoring warnings and being unfit to lead. The Haaretz article, based on anonymous sources, also claims that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar had previously warned a former Palestinian official of a 'terrifying operation,' which was then relayed to Emirati of...

UAE President Reportedly Warned Netanyahu of Major Hamas Operation Days Before Oct. 7 Attack

UAE President Reportedly Warned Netanyahu of Major Hamas Operation Days Before Oct. 7 Attack

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reportedly warned by UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed about a major Hamas offensive just ten days before the October 7, 2023, attack, according to an Israeli newspaper report. The Haaretz daily stated that bin Zayed informed Netanyahu that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza at the time, was planning an operation that could lead to bloodshed, destabilize the region, and undermine the Abraham Accords. However, Netanyahu reportedly reacted with "relative calm," assuring bin Zayed that Israel was prepared and that an attack was more likely to originate from the occupied West Bank. Hamas fighters subsequently killed approximately 1,200 people and took 251 hostages in the October 7 attack. Netanyahu's office has denied the report, calling it an "absolute lie" and stating that he did not speak with the UAE president during the period in question. The UAE's Foreign Ministry has not yet responded to requests for comment.