Weekly Recap | 23-11-2024
In a historic move, the ICC issues warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. [1]
Which Countries Uphold International Law?
- The following countries have confirmed their intention to arrest Netanyahu or Gallant should they enter their territory: Canada, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, and Solvenia. [1]
- All signatories of the Rome Statute, including many of Israel's allies, are obliged to detain and hand over indicted leaders. Full list can be found here.
- Germany, France, and the UK have not clarified whether they would comply with the ICC's decision. [1]
For the fourth time, the United States vetoes Gaza ceasefire resolution at Security Council. [1]
On Wednesday, the US Senate rejected an initiative led by Senator Bernie Sanders to halt a series of planned U.S. weapons sales to Israel. [1]
Pro-Palestinian organizations filed a lawsuit against the Dutch state on Friday, demanding a suspension of arms exports to Israel and accusing the government of neglecting to prevent what they describe as a 'genocide' in Gaza. [1] [2]
An Israeli government poll reveals that one-third of Jewish-American teens express 'sympathy' for Hamas. [1] [2]
Amsterdam mayor retracts 'pogrom' remarks following violence at Maccabi-Ajax match. [1]
Israeli settler leader, Daniella Weiss, 'visited Gaza' to explore potential settlement sites. She claims support from 740 families for establishing settlements in the conflict-stricken Palestinian territory. [1]
Pope Francis urges an investigation into allegations of genocide in Gaza. [1]
The Israeli military launched another attack on Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, forcibly seizing medical staff and patients and transporting them to an undisclosed location. [1]
Dr. Adnan Al-Bursh who refused to abandoned his patients, was confirmed dead after torture and potential rape in Israeli prison. [1] [2] [3]
British artist James Bridle loses German architecture award due to them signing an open letter in October that called for a boycott of Israeli cultural institutions. [1] [2]
Thomas van Gool, a Dutch peace activist, is suddenly regarded by Israel as ‘a key figure ’ in a network affiliated with Hamas. [1] [2]
The Dutch parliament adapts a resolution to investigate pro-Palestinian organizations linked to Hamas, as identified in an Israeli report, and add them to terrorism sanction lists. [1]
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