Tag: Genocide Convention

Israel, Israel Crimes

Armed by Washington, Israel Trashes the Genocide Convention – CounterPunch.org

It’s been almost two months since the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to stop killing Gazans and destroying their means of subsistence. So let’s look back and ask (1) how Israel has responded to its “orders,” and (2) how hard the Biden administration has pushed Israel to abide by those orders. Spoiler alert: the short answers are (1) not well and (2) not very.

Source: Armed by Washington, Israel Trashes the Genocide Convention – CounterPunch.org

Israel

With Rafah Under Siege, ICJ Reiterates Israeli Obligations Under Genocide Convention

Palestinian children hold placards

Israel might disregard the IJC but will America, UK, Canada, and Australia?

“The court emphasizes that the state of Israel remains bound to fully comply with its obligations under the Genocide Convention and with the said order, including by ensuring the safety and security of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip,” the ICJ added.

Source: With Rafah Under Siege, ICJ Reiterates Israeli Obligations Under Genocide Convention