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world2 days ago•1 min saved

West Warns Settlement Push Threatens Two-State Path and International Law

A coalition of Western leaders from Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway and Britain issued a joint statement opposing Israel’s settlement expansion in the West Bank, warning that projects like the E1 plan would split Judea and Samaria and violate international law, and calling for halting construction, investigating alleged settler violence and security-forces abuses, respecting the Hashemite custodianship of Al‑Aqsa and the status quo, and lifting Palestinian financial restrictions as part of their support for a two-state solution. The statement also noted potential legal consequences for leaders involved in settlement activities and referenced Bezalel Smotrich’s announced Bedouin-outpost demolition tied to E1.

via Israel National News|

#international-law #jerusalem #settlements

world3 days ago•2 min saved

World Leaders Urge End to West Bank Settlement Expansion and Recommit to Two-State Peace

A joint statement by leaders from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway and the Netherlands condemns the deterioration in the West Bank, denounces settlement expansion as a breach of international law (notably the E1 plan), calls for accountability for settler violence and a lifting of Palestinian Authority financial restrictions, and reiterates commitment to a negotiated two-state solution with secure, recognized borders and status quo protections for Jerusalem.

via GOV.UK|

#international-law #palestinian-economy #settlements

world-news5 days ago•9 min saved

South Korea condemns Gaza flotilla detentions and questions Netanyahu’s legal status

South Korea’s president denounced Israel’s detention of a Korean activist aboard the Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces, calling the seizure a violation of international norms and questioning the legal basis. He raised the issue of Netanyahu’s status amid an ICC arrest warrant and suggested he could face arrest if he enters South Korea, signaling heightened diplomatic tension over the incident.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#gaza-flotilla #international-law #israel

world6 days ago•2 min saved

Hunger strikes spread as Israeli interception leaves at least 87 Gaza flotilla activists abducted

Israeli forces intercepted the last Gaza-bound flotilla in international waters, abducting at least 87 activists who have begun a hunger strike in protest and in solidarity with Palestinian hostages; Israel says hundreds were moved to Israeli vessels, while organizers condemn the raid and international condemnation grows, including US sanctions on four activists.

via Al Jazeera|

#flotilla #gaza #hunger-strike

world7 days ago•1 min saved

Cuba cautions the US: any strike could trigger a bloodbath amid drone claims

Cuba's president Miguel Díaz-Canel warned that any US military action would lead to a bloodbath and destabilize the region, following Axios reporting that Cuba owns more than 300 drones and discussed plans to strike targets including Guantánamo Bay. The foreign minister stressed Cuba's right to self-defense under international law, as tensions rise amid ongoing energy shortages and reports that US prosecutors planned to indict former leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of Brothers to the Rescue planes.

via The Guardian|

#cuba #drones #guantanamo-bay

world-news9 days ago•7 min saved

ICC reportedly issues secret warrants for Israeli politicians and generals

ICC in The Hague reportedly issued secret arrest warrants for three Israeli politicians and two IDF officials, per Haaretz citing a diplomatic source; it’s unclear when the warrants were issued, and this would extend the court’s secrecy approach beyond publicly known warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant in 2024. International law experts say secrecy can improve arrest odds, while public warrants serve deterrence; this is a developing story.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#arrest-warrants #icc #international-law

world10 days ago•8 min saved

Iran’s Hormuz gambit: sovereignty messaging over tolls takes center stage

ISW/CTP observers say Iran is prioritizing the legitimacy of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and exempting several “friendly” states from tolls to push implicit recognition of sovereignty, while continuing enforcement of protocols amid reported vessel seizures. The US military notes ongoing disruption of ships (70 redirected, four disabled) since the blockade began, with no major new action reported in the US/Israeli air campaign and continued but unclear arms discussions between China and Iran.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#centcom #china-iran-relations #international-law

world14 days ago•4 min saved

Israeli inquiry finds sexual violence weaponized by Hamas in Oct 7 attacks

An Israeli Civil Commission report describes the Oct 7, 2023 attacks as the ‘weaponization of sexual violence,’ detailing systematic rape, assault and torture by Hamas and allied groups against civilians and hostages to maximize suffering. Based on 430 interviews, 10,000+ photos, and other records, the 300-page finding says these acts constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocidal acts, and it aims to preserve history and aid prosecutions; about 1,200 people were killed and 251 hostages were taken.

via BBC|

#hostages #international-law #israel-hamas-war

world14 days ago•6 min saved

Beijing Charts a Calculated Course in the Iran War

China has steered a cautious, diplomacy-first course in the Iran war, offering to lower tensions, back international law, and push for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz while stopping short of military backing for Iran. The approach serves Beijing’s energy interests and its desire to be seen as a responsible great power, aligning with Gulf states and away from direct confrontation with Washington. Domestically, Xi’s power consolidation tempers adventurous foreign moves, keeping risk low on Taiwan while the Belt and Road strategy leans into renewable energy and regional trade. Overall, the war has reinforced China’s role as a stabilizing, law-based mediator rather than an aggressor, even as U.S. policy remains in flux.

via CounterPunch.org|

#china #diplomacy #energy-security

europe14 days ago•5 min saved

EU sanctions Russian officials over abducting Ukrainian children

The EU imposed asset freezes and travel bans on 16 Russian officials and seven entities for the systematic, unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children, joining a broader package that now targets over 130 people and entities. Kyiv says tens of thousands of children have been abducted, with estimates ranging from about 20,000 verified to potentially much higher, and the EU is coordinating with international partners to secure return and accountability.

via Euronews.com|

#child-abduction #europe #international-law

world17 days ago•1 min saved

US widens eastern Pacific strikes, kills two on narcotics-linked vessel

The US Southern Command says it killed two people and left one survivor in a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, marking the third attack in May against ships it says are linked to narco-trafficking. The Pentagon claims the vessel was operating along known drug-trafficking routes and tied to designated terrorist organizations, but provided no corroborating evidence. No US forces were harmed. Critics label the strikes extrajudicial killings and say there is no declared state of armed conflict to justify them; since the operation began in September, US officials say more than 170 people have been killed, though estimates vary.

via Al Jazeera|

#eastern-pacific #extrajudicial-killings #international-law

world19 days ago•14 min saved

ICJ hears Venezuela’s claim that Essequibo was illegally seized in colonial era

Venezuela told the International Court of Justice in The Hague that the mineral-rich Essequibo region in Guyana was fraudulently taken during the colonial era and urged a verdict to settle a border dispute dating to the late 19th century.

via AP News|

#border-dispute #guyana #icj

world20 days ago•12 min saved

Hormuz on the Edge: Ancient Tolls Meet a Fraying World Order

Two months into the Iran crisis, the Strait of Hormuz remains perilous as Tehran blocks passage and seeks tolls, prompting a US-led maritime response and fueling warnings that the post‑WWII international order is fraying. The piece links today’s maneuvering to a centuries‑long history of transit rights—from Denmark’s Sound Dues to the Law of the Sea—arguing that open sea lanes are a core principle of international law, now tested by power politics as other chokepoints (Taiwan Strait, Malacca) consider leveraging leverage too.

via The Conversation|

#freedom-of-navigation #international-law #strait-of-hormuz

world20 days ago•5 min saved

Mamdani Condemns NYC Real-Estate Expo Selling West Bank Settlement Lands

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly condemned a roving real estate expo held at Park East Synagogue that promotes buying land in Israel and West Bank settlements, saying the event could facilitate illegal land sales under international law and contribute to Palestinian displacement; the expo, organized by Home in Israel, features properties in settlements like Gush Etzion and drew planned protests from Pal-Awda amid broader debates over free speech and safety at houses of worship.

via The Intercept|

#international-law #mamdani #park-east-synagogue

world21 days ago•13 min saved

ICJ resumes Essequibo dispute as Guyana and Venezuela seek final border settlement

Guyana and Venezuela have revived their case at the International Court of Justice to pursue a binding, peaceful resolution to the long-running Essequibo border dispute, signaling renewed efforts to demarcate the frontier and ease tensions between the two nations.

via AP News|

#border-dispute #guyana #icj