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In addition, UN experts warned that any transfer of weapons or ammunition to Israel would likely violate international humanitarian law and must cease immediately. [read post]
12 Mar 2024, 6:08 am by Larry Lewis
Among its foundations is the idea that modern militaries consider the protection of civilians in their efforts to comply with international humanitarian law such as the Geneva Conventions and their Protocols. [read post]
The committee is also responsible for assessing progress toward reducing violations of international humanitarian law and human rights abuses. [read post]
8 Mar 2024, 5:55 am by Ian Allen
Panel of Experts whose recent report on Sudan included findings of gender-based violence, ethnic-based killings, and targeting of civilians by combatants. [read post]
Additionally, UN experts have warned against arms transfers to Israel, citing likely violations of international humanitarian law. [read post]
5 Mar 2024, 5:01 am by Beatrice Yahia
We have provided military assistance to Israel because it is consistent with that goal [and] … with international humanitarian law. [read post]
1 Mar 2024, 5:17 am by Beatrice Yahia
” In a post on X, Macron called for “truth, justice, and respect for international law. [read post]
29 Feb 2024, 7:15 pm by Barbara Moreno
Marco Sassòli with Lizaveta Tarasevich, International Humanitarian Law:  Rules, Controversies, and Solutions to Problems Arising in Warfare (2024). [read post]
29 Feb 2024, 4:54 am by Beatrice Yahia
Canada is working to airdrop humanitarian aid to Gaza as soon as possible, a cabinet minister said yesterday. [read post]
24 Feb 2024, 1:53 pm by INFORRM
  It maintains an extensive database of international case law. [read post]
A statement released Friday by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on behalf of UN rights experts warns countries against the “transfer of [any] weapons or ammunition to Israel” as this could violate international humanitarian law if these weapons are used contrary to the Geneva Conventions, referring to Israel’s alleged failure to adhere to international law in Gaza. [read post]
…Israel must comply with the legally binding orders issued by the International Court of Justice, and with the full span of international humanitarian law. [read post]
22 Feb 2024, 4:48 am by Beatrice Yahia
ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR — INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE The International Court of Justice (ICJ) heard statements from 11 countries including France, Russia, and Egypt yesterday about the legality of Israel’s policies in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip. [read post]
21 Feb 2024, 6:50 am by Fionnuala Ní Aoláin
Expectant mothers in particular have long been the formal objects of protection under international humanitarian law, from Additional Protocol I which prioritizes their consideration and early release from internment (art. 76), to the law that applies specifically to occupied territory where Geneva Convention IV requires expectant mothers to be given additional food based on their physiological needs (art, 89). [read post]
21 Feb 2024, 4:47 am by Beatrice Yahia
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have denied the accusations and said it adheres to international law. [read post]
16 Feb 2024, 4:32 am by Beatrice Yahia
Medical facilities are protected infrastructure under international humanitarian law … they must not be the object of attack nor be used outside their humanitarian function for acts harmful to the enemy. [read post]
14 Feb 2024, 5:16 am by Beatrice Yahia
If Israel does not do that, it would be a breach of international humanitarian law as well,” Cameron said at the House of Lords. [read post]
13 Feb 2024, 4:41 am by Beatrice Yahia
When asked about the situation in Rafah and whether Israel’s actions had gone beyond international law, Cameron said, “We think it is impossible to see how you can fight a war amongst these people. [read post]
9 Feb 2024, 5:55 am by Tess Bridgeman
IHL/Law of Armed Conflict, Humanitarian Assistance, and War Crimes The Law of Relief Action – Is Israel Required to Allow Fuel into Gaza? [read post]
International law experts have said that this, along with rocket attacks targeting civilian areas, constitutes war crimes. [read post]