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US Targets ICC Leadership Over Gaza Probes
world6 days ago

US Targets ICC Leadership Over Gaza Probes

The United States sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, accusing them of directing ICC investigations, arrests, or prosecutions without consent from states, as part of a campaign to curb what Washington calls a politicized court. Senator Marco Rubio framed the ICC as corrupt and urged member nations to withdraw; the move follows prior sanctions on other ICC officials and despite the US and Israel not recognizing ICC jurisdiction.

via theguardian.com|
#gaza-war#icc#international-law
Netanyahu Brands NYC Mayor’s Arrest Call as Hate Speech
world29 days ago

Netanyahu Brands NYC Mayor’s Arrest Call as Hate Speech

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s video urging the U.S. to arrest him for alleged war crimes “hate speech,” accusing Mamdani of fomenting division. Mamdani had suggested NYC explore arresting Netanyahu, a stance the mayor has linked to countering antisemitism in the city. The clash comes amid heightened tensions following antisemitic and hate-motivated incidents, with Netanyahu planning to attend the UN General Assembly in September and Mamdani emphasizing a broader effort to protect all New Yorkers.

via The New York Times|
#gaza-war#hate-speech#mamdani
Democrats Split on Israel Aid as House Rejects Cut Amid Gaza War
politics1 month ago

Democrats Split on Israel Aid as House Rejects Cut Amid Gaza War

More than 100 House Democrats backed a measure to cut over $3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel, but the House defeated the proposal 314–104 (10 present). High-profile Democrats were split, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Steny Hoyer voting against the amendment, while former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Katherine Clark supported it. The vote underscores a growing intra-party rift over Israel policy amid the Gaza war and broader Middle East tensions, as lawmakers balance humanitarian concerns with two-state and security considerations, even as Gaza casualties rise.

via USA Today|
#democrats#foreign-policy#gaza-war
Democrats divided over Israel aid as Gaza war sparks intra-party rift
politics1 month ago

Democrats divided over Israel aid as Gaza war sparks intra-party rift

House Democrats are divided over Rep. Massie’s amendment to end U.S. aid to Israel, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries opposing and Minority Whip Katherine Clark supporting, highlighting a key intra-party rift as public opinion shifts toward Palestinians; the measure would bar funding in the national security and State Department appropriations and would cut about $3.3 billion in security aid, though it is unlikely to pass.

via NBC News|
#congress#democrats#gaza-war
Burnham commits to a tougher Labour Gaza stance after apologizing for early missteps
politics1 month ago

Burnham commits to a tougher Labour Gaza stance after apologizing for early missteps

Andy Burnham apologized for Labour's initial response to Israel's Gaza war, saying Labour did not get it right and must do better under his leadership. He condemned Hamas and antisemitic attacks, noted Labour later called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, and urged stronger measures—sanctions on illegal settlements, tighter arms controls, and pressure on Israel to respect international law—to keep a two-state solution viable. He also praised some Labour policies while calling for a clearer, more robust approach.

via BBC|
#andy-burnham#gaza-war#israel-palestine-conflict
Seven SF Bridge Protesters Convicted on Misdemeanors as Felony Counts Stall
local1 month ago

Seven SF Bridge Protesters Convicted on Misdemeanors as Felony Counts Stall

Seven pro-Palestinian demonstrators were convicted on misdemeanor counts for blocking traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge during a Gaza-war protest, while a jury deadlocked on a felony conspiracy charge and a misdemeanor trespass charge, resulting in a mistrial on those counts. Sentencing is set for August 21, and the unresolved charges could lead to a retrial.

via ABC7 Bay Area|
#criminal-justice#gaza-war#golden-gate-bridge
A Soldier’s Reckoning in Gaza: duty, doubt and moral injury
world2 months ago

A Soldier’s Reckoning in Gaza: duty, doubt and moral injury

An Israeli infantryman testifies to Breaking the Silence about Gaza 2023–24, describing hazy rules of engagement, mass demolitions, and the use of Palestinians as human shields (the ‘mosquito protocol’), choices that left him morally unsettled and ashamed. The piece argues the war’s brutality reflects systemic policy as much as individual actions, notes rising PTSD and moral injury among soldiers, and highlights the ongoing tension between public narratives and the soldiers’ private reckoning, with limited accountability from authorities to date.

via The Economist|
#breaking-the-silence#gaza-war#israeli-army
Pakistan Holds Its Ground Against Abraham Accords Push
world2 months ago

Pakistan Holds Its Ground Against Abraham Accords Push

Pakistan remains highly unlikely to join the Abraham Accords, upholding seven decades of not recognizing Israel and tying any normalisation to a viable Palestinian state; domestic political costs from religious parties, public opinion, and its Kashmir narrative constrain any shift, while Saudi Arabia’s stance could be pivotal but is unlikely to be swayed easily, especially amid regional anger over Gaza after the war.

via Middle East Eye|
#abraham-accords#gaza-war#pakistan-israel-policy
Israel's Eurovision Participation Triggers Historic Boycott and Security Shake-Up
world3 months ago

Israel's Eurovision Participation Triggers Historic Boycott and Security Shake-Up

Eurovision in Vienna is mired in a historic boycott as five countries refuse to participate over Israel’s role amid the Gaza war; organizers reiterate the event’s nonpolitical remit, while security is heightened and voting rules have been revised to curb manipulation. Israel advanced to the final, fueling ongoing debate about the line between politics and culture and the potential long-term impact on Eurovision’s ethos.

via politico.eu|
#boycott#ebu#eurovision
EU divided as Germany and Italy block bid to suspend Israel trade pact
world4 months ago

EU divided as Germany and Italy block bid to suspend Israel trade pact

Germany and Italy blocked a push by Spain, Ireland and Slovenia to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement amid Gaza and West Bank violence; the ministers shelved the bid and signaled that other options may be discussed at the next meeting as the EU remains split on how to respond. An EU review had suggested Israel likely breached its human-rights obligations under the pact, and while talk of trade measures emerged, none were implemented after Israel pledged increased humanitarian aid. Ireland, Spain and Slovenia have moved to curb trade with settlements and Ireland seeks to revive the Occupied Territories Bill, while several EU states recognized Palestine in 2024 to press for a two-state solution.

via Al Jazeera|
#eu-foreign-policy#eu-israel-association-agreement#gaza-war
Arab, Muslim states condemn US envoy Huckabee's biblical land remarks
world6 months ago

Arab, Muslim states condemn US envoy Huckabee's biblical land remarks

Arab and Muslim governments condemned US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee for saying Israel could take a large stretch of land on biblical grounds; Huckabee said the remark was hyperbolic and not a current plan, but a UAE-led statement warned the comments violate international law, oppose annexation of the West Bank, and could undermine efforts to end the Gaza war, reaffirming that Israel has no sovereignty over Occupied Palestinian Territory.

via BBC|
#gaza-war#huckabee#international-law
Arab Bloc Condemns Huckabee’s Biblical Land Claim as Tensions Rise
world6 months ago

Arab Bloc Condemns Huckabee’s Biblical Land Claim as Tensions Rise

Arab and Islamic governments condemned US Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s remark that Israel has a biblical right to a broad Middle East, calling it dangerous and inflammatory and saying it undermines UN Charter principles and Gaza de‑escalation. A UAE-led statement, signed by Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and others along with the OIC, Arab League and GCC, urged restraint and a political path to peace. Huckabee issued clarifications on X but did not address the remark, while Israel’s Knesset speaker praised him, highlighting a rift in US-Israel messaging.

via The Guardian|
#condemnations#gaza-war#huckabee
Gazans Trained to Edit Wikipedia Pages on Israel-Hamas War by Hamas-Linked NGO
antisemitism6 months ago

Gazans Trained to Edit Wikipedia Pages on Israel-Hamas War by Hamas-Linked NGO

Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, a Hamas-linked NGO, launched WikiRights in Gaza to train 12 Palestinians as editors and human-rights researchers for Wikipedia pages on the Israel-Hamas war, aiming to document victims and human rights issues through live testimonies; critics point to the group’s Hamas ties and sanctions against its founder.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#antisemitism#gaza-war#gazans