International Law
Former ICC Prosecutor to Pay 25 Million NIS to Families of Israeli Hostage Families
A Jerusalem court has ordered former ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan to pay NIS 25 million to families of October 7 hostages in a precedent-setting ruling brought by Shurat HaDin.
Settler violence threatens Israel’s rule of law, international standing, legal expert tells ‘Post'
Is 'Purity of Arms' holding the IDF back? Inside Israel’s battle over military ethics
Iranian media pushing for regime to sever international undersea fiber-optic cables in Hormuz
Israel approves controversial plan to construct first power plants in West Bank
According to Israel’s Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen, “For the first time in the history of the state, [Israel] will build power plants in Judea and Samaria.”
What did Biden mean by ‘proportional’? - opinion
Proportional does not mean that retaliation must be proportional to the previous attack by the enemy; an attack must be proportional relative to the anticipated military advantage.
Shurat HaDin: Battling Israel's foes through legal warfare
Marking the organization's relentless pursuit of justice for terror victims, Nitsana Darshan-Leitner stated, "They are the ones who should be paying."
IDF targets multiple Hamas command centers situated in school buildings
The IDF targeted Hamas command centers in Gaza, using precision strikes to minimize civilian risk while addressing immediate threats to Israeli forces.
Terrorism and self-determination: International law is on Israel’s side - opinion
The post-9/11 consensus on outlawing terrorism is being undermined by renewed support for its use in the name of national liberation, notably affecting Israel.
Israel challenges ICC jurisdiction, legality of proceedings in official objection to case filing
Israel filed an official objection that questioned the legality of the ICC prosecutor's request to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant
Recent events and decisions could be potentially harmful for Israel's near future - opinion
Recent domestic and international events may have severe consequences regarding Israel's position in its war against Iranian proxies, possibly resulting in a quick escalation with a heavy price.
The Advisory Opinion on Palestine is a bad omen for international law - opinion
The ICJ's 2024 Advisory Opinion on Israel is criticized for bias, inaccuracies, and reliance on UN reports over primary sources.
IDF reservist soldier who refuses to continue serving in Gaza speaks out
Yuval Green, a 26-year-old reservist, said the IDF is utilizing Palestinian homes for military purposes and that soldiers take “souvenirs, vandalize the homes, and destroy things for no reason.”
Israeli leaders slam ICJ's call for end to 'illegal' activities in Palestinian territories
The ICJ's decision led to new accusations that the UN court is 'antisemitic', 'one-sided' and would consider Israel an 'occupier' regardless of its actions and the reality of the situation.
