Law for Palestine | القانون من أجل فلسطين

Law for Palestine releases its communication, previously announced on March 20, 2024, that has been submitted to the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The purpose of this communication is to provide a thorough and independent legal analysis demonstrating how the actions and conduct of Israeli politicians and members of the Israeli Forces constitute the crime of genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. 🔗 The full communication can be found here: https://lnkd.in/geYwGgJx

🚨 Just Released II Law for Palestine is pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive ICJ Advisory Opinion Database on the legal consequences of Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem. 🔍 Explore critical themes: annexation, settlements, self-determination, apartheid, and the Court’s pivotal declaration of the unlawfulness of Israel’s occupation. 🧩 The database allows users to filter by theme, judicial opinions, and specific texts, providing valuable insights for legal research and advocacy. 📊 This dynamic resource will be updated regularly, supporting scholars, legal practitioners, and advocates in their efforts to promote accountability and justice. Access the database: https://lnkd.in/gf5EeNpy

الاصدقاء والزملاء المشاركين في الدورة الثالثة والعشرين للجمعية العامة للمحكمة الجنائية الدولية في لاهاي، لا تفوتوا هذا النقاش الهام حول تعزيز المساءلة عن الانتهاكات الجسيمة للقانون الدولي في فلسطين. 📢 انضموا إلينا في هذا الجلسة! 🗓 التاريخ: 6 ديسمبر 2024 ⏰ الوقت: 13:15–14:45 (بالتوقيت المحلي) 📍 المكان: المنتدى العالمي، غرفة أوقيانوسيا، لاهاي 🔗 التفاصيل: https://lnkd.in/g4q7qqJ8

Friends and colleagues attending ICC ASP23 in The Hague, don’t miss this crucial discussion on securing justice and advancing accountability for grave violations of international law in Palestine. 📢 Join us for this vital side event! 🗓 Date: 6th December 2024 ⏰ Time: 13:15–14:45 (local time) 📍 Location: World Forum, Oceania Room, The Hague 🔗 Details: https://lnkd.in/e2uZ87zg

منظمة القانون من أجل فلسطين مع منظمات أخرى تتخذ #إجراءات ضد تواطؤ الشركات في الاستيلاء على الأراضي في #فلسطين! قدم خمسة مدعين فلسطينيين، من قرى إسكاكا ومردا والطيبة في الأراضي الفلسطينية المحتلة، شكوى قانونية تاريخية ضد مجموعة النشر الإعلامية الألمانية الكبرى “أكسل شبرينقر إس إي”، تتهمها بالمساهمة في الاستيلاء على الأراضي وانتهاكات حقوق الإنسان في الأرض الفلسطينية المحتلة من خلال شركتها الإسرائيلية الفرعية التي تدير منصة الإعلانات المبوبة “Yad2”.، والتي تعمل كسوق عبر الإنترنت يسهل معاملات الملكية في المستوطنات غير القانونية. 🔗للمزيد من التفاصيل: https://lnkd.in/euk9iQXP

📑 New | A comprehensive summary of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese’s latest report, "Genocide as a Colonial Erasure." The report stresses that Israel’s genocidal actions must be understood within the broader context of “a century-long project of eliminatory settler-colonialism in Palestine.” It also argues that the “deliberate campaign of connected incidents” across all Palestinian territories should be viewed as a cumulative whole. 🔗 Read the full summary here: https://lnkd.in/ejEs_qP7

🔴 Out of more than 70 legal updates documented in this week's Palestine's Legal Scene Report (256), we’ve highlighted these must-read developments: 🔹 Colombia announced it would respect ICC arrest warrants if Netanyahu or Galant entered its territory. Meanwhile, British Foreign Minister David Lammy said that the UK would follow due process if Netanyahu visited. 🔹 Italy claimed “many doubts” about the ICC arrest warrant, while France acknowledged its Rome Statute obligations but asserted that Netanyahu "enjoys immunity". The Dutch Prime Minister proposed dubious scenarios where Netanyahu might visit the Netherlands without arrest. 🔹 EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell and UN human rights experts urged full compliance with ICC arrest warrants. 🔹 The ICC spokesperson clarified that the warrants represent the case’s preliminary phase, adding that trials cannot be conducted in absentia. He also confirmed the ICC investigation is ongoing and could result in additional arrest warrants. 🔹 UNRWA reported that 2024 is the deadliest year for humanitarian aid workers, warning of severe drought and disease in Gaza due to fuel shortages. Meanwhile, OCHA revealed that Israeli authorities blocked 37 of 41 UN humanitarian missions this month. 🔹 The Israeli Cabinet approved Yechiel Leiter, a settlement activist, as the new US ambassador. In parallel, the Defence Ministry began constructing a fence along the Jordanian border to prevent infiltrations. 🔹 Research unveiled links between European financial institutions and companies complicit in land annexation. The Oxford Union declared Israel an “apartheid state responsible for genocide.” Over 60 British MPs urged sanctions on Israel, referencing the ICJ advisory opinion deeming the occupation illegal. Additionally, the Dutch Supreme Court’s Advocate General recommended halting the export of F-35 parts to Israel. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eWvWi23k

🔴Join us for this critical event during the upcoming session of the ASP of the ICC in The Hague, where prominent experts will discuss the ICC arrest warrants in the situation of Palestine, the role of states in implementing them, and the path forward for accountability. 🎥 The event will be recorded and broadcast afterwards. Organized/sponsored by: State of Palestine, Republic of Colombia, The Independent Commission for Human Rights, and Law for Palestine. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e2uZ87zg

📢Palestinian Communities represented by Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center and German lawyers are filing a legal case against Media giant Axel Springer with the support of Law for Palestine, European Legal Support Center and the Palestinian Institute for Public Diplomacy for profiting from land grabbing and other human rights abuses against Palestinians! The German media corporation is accused of contributing to land grabbing and human rights abuses through its Israeli subsidiary, Yad2, an online marketplace that facilitates property transactions in the colonies of the occupied West Bank. We will continue to challenge corporate impunity and demanding justice! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eYHXiyKy #dontbuyintooccupation #divest

"A complete embargo on arms and military cooperation with Israel is a legal obligation under the ICJ Advisory Opinion, Genocide Convention, and Geneva Conventions. States must halt the transfer of arms and suspend military training or research that sustains the unlawful occupation, apartheid, and racial segregation." 🎙️ Listen to our Governing Council Member, Anisha Patel address states at a UN HQ briefing. 📹 Watch her full speech here: https://lnkd.in/eTBBJyvg 📌 More details: https://lnkd.in/eG3dKVpi