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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...

Israeli clearance of Gaza rubble could destroy 'evidence', says UN expert

Israeli clearance of Gaza rubble could destroy 'evidence', says UN expert

GENEVA, Sept 7 (Reuters) - A U.N. expert said on Monday that Israeli clearance of rubble in Gaza could destroy valuable evidence of "atrocity crimes" and prevent the recovery of human remains.

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...

Germany fights Gaza genocide claims at the UN’s top court

Germany fights Gaza genocide claims at the UN’s top court

Germany is challenging claims at the United Nations' top court that it is facilitating genocide in Gaza by supplying arms to Israel

Germany fights Gaza genocide claims at the top UN court

Germany fights Gaza genocide claims at the top UN court

Germany has told the United Nations’ top court that a genocide case over weapons sales to Israel was improperly filed by Nicaragua and should be thrown out

Germany Seeks Dismissal of Nicaragua's Gaza Genocide Case at UN's Top Court

Germany Seeks Dismissal of Nicaragua's Gaza Genocide Case at UN's Top Court

Germany is requesting the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to dismiss a case brought against it by Nicaragua. Nicaragua has accused Germany of "facilitating genocide" in Gaza by providing support to Israel following the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas militants. The case, initiated in 2024, saw Nicaragua previously urge ICJ judges to impose emergency measures to compel Berlin to cease all aid, particularly military equipment, to Israel. However, the court rejected this request in April 2024, stating that the circumstances at that time did not warrant emergency orders. Germany is now seeking to have the case removed, arguing either that the judges lack the jurisdiction to rule on the matter or that Nicaragua's claims are unfounded. Berlin has filed "preliminary objections to the jurisdiction of the Court and to the admissibility of certain claims." The specifics of Germany's defense have not yet been publicly disclosed. Hearings are scheduled, with Germany presenting its case, followed by Nicaragua's r...

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 Challenges Nicaragua's Genocide Case at UN's Top Court Over Arms Sales to Israel

Germany Challenges Nicaragua's Genocide Case at UN's Top Court Over Arms Sales to Israel

Germany is contesting a genocide case filed by Nicaragua at the United Nations' top court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Nicaragua accuses Germany of violating the Genocide Convention and international humanitarian law by providing arms and military support to Israel, thereby 'facilitating' acts of genocide in Gaza. Germany, Israel's second-largest arms supplier after the United States, argues that the case was improperly filed and should be dismissed. Julia Monar, Germany's lead lawyer, stated that Nicaragua failed to properly notify the German government and provided less than a month to respond before initiating proceedings, which typically requires attempts to resolve disputes beforehand. Another German lawyer, Antonios Tzanakopoulos, highlighted that Nicaragua's formal notification came from a Yahoo email address sent to a general inbox, rather than through appropriate diplomatic channels. Germany maintains that it carefully reviews all military equipment exports in accordance with interna...

Germany Challenges Genocide Claims at UN's Top Court Regarding Arms Supply to Israel

Germany Challenges Genocide Claims at UN's Top Court Regarding Arms Supply to Israel

Germany is actively disputing allegations at the United Nations' top court that it is complicit in facilitating genocide in Gaza. The claims stem from Germany's continued supply of arms to Israel. This legal challenge places Germany in a position of defending its foreign policy and military aid decisions before an international judicial body. The core of the accusation is that by providing weaponry, Germany is enabling actions that allegedly contribute to genocidal acts in the Gaza Strip. This development highlights the increasing scrutiny faced by nations providing military support to parties involved in the ongoing conflict, particularly concerning the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The case underscores the complex interplay between international law, national sovereignty, and humanitarian concerns in conflict zones.

US denies that Iran struck an uncrewed US military ship in the Strait of Hormuz

US denies that Iran struck an uncrewed US military ship in the Strait of Hormuz

The U_S_ military has denied that Iran struck an uncrewed American military vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the claim a “total lie.”

Israeli strike kills a man and his daughter in Gaza, medics say

Israeli strike kills a man and his daughter in Gaza, medics say

(Corrects first paragraph to show the daughter is 8 years old, not a teenager) CAIRO, Sept 6 (Reuters) - An Israeli strike killed a man and his 8-year-old daughter in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, health officials said.

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...