Saturday, June 14

International Law, Legal Battles

International Law includes rules from treaties, conventions, declarations, agreements, and customs. It involves the UN Security Council, the International Court of Justice, also called the “World Court,” the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the World Bank. For more information, see our International Law Resources page.

Gaza in ‘Darkest Point Yet’ Under Militarized Food Distribution System
28May By Patti MohrNo Comments
Foreign Aid, International Development, Human rights, International Law, Legal Battles, Types of News: Brief

Gaza in ‘Darkest Point Yet’ Under Militarized Food Distribution System

Entire Population Facing Famine As US-Israel Take over 'Trickle' of Aid May 28, 2025—Israel and the United States implemented a new mechanism for aid distribution in the Gaza Strip under a controversial plan to replace UN-aid groups with military and private contractors. Facing pressure from the United Kingdom, France and Canada to allow aid into Gaza, Israel has allowed a small amount into the small enclave, but not nearly enough, humanitarian aid leaders say. Aid leaders say the population in Gaza is enduring the "darkest point yet" in the brutal conflict and occupation of the Israeli military. Since the beginning of the war, Israel has faced a litmus test over how it would respond. Arguably, it has failed. Rather than fighting the Hamas militant brigades, the Israeli military has ...
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United Kingdom Faces Calls to Impose Sanctions on Israel
28May By Patti MohrNo Comments
Diplomacy, International Law, Legal Battles, Sanctions, Types of News: Brief, UN Security Council

United Kingdom Faces Calls to Impose Sanctions on Israel

Over 800 Prominent U.K. Lawyers Call for Immediate Sanctions and Other Actions May 28, 2025—Under mounting evidence of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the strong likelihood of genocide by Israel against Palestinians, the United Kingdom is facing pressure to act to uphold international law. On Monday, over 800 lawyers signed a letter calling on U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to take decisive steps, including sanctions, to uphold the rule of law. “All States, including the UK, are legally obliged to take all reasonable steps within their power to prevent and punish genocide; to ensure respect for international humanitarian law; and to bring to an end violations of jus cogens norms of international law.  The UK’s actions to date have failed to meet those standards,” the ...
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ICJ to Issue Order in UAE Complicity in Genocide Case
29Apr By Patti MohrNo Comments
Arms Sales, Military Industry, International Law, Legal Battles, Types of News: Brief

ICJ to Issue Order in UAE Complicity in Genocide Case

Sudan Accuses UAE of Arming RSF Militia April 29, 2025—War crimes in Sudan are getting some much-needed attention as the World Court hears a case about the genocide in Sudan. The Sudanese government accuses the United Arab Emirates of arming the Rapid Support Forces militia. In less than a week, on May 5, the International Court of Justice will announce the Court’s Order in a public hearing. Sudan wants the ICJ to order the UAE to end shipments of weapons to the RSF and make full reparations to the Sudanese. The RSF militias are accused of committing massive human rights violations, including “mass killings, rape and the forced displacement of the non-Arab Masalit people in West Darfur.” Humanitarian Crisis The crisis has displaced more than 12.4 million people, includin...
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Trade Wars: Lawsuit Against Trump Tariffs Gathers Support
28Apr By Patti MohrNo Comments
Global Trade, International Law, Legal Battles, Types of News: Brief, United States

Trade Wars: Lawsuit Against Trump Tariffs Gathers Support

The Case Challenges Executive Authority to Effectively ‘Tax’ Consumers The U.S. Court of International Trade may not be the most high-profile court in the United States, but it is getting more attention and cases this year under the Trump Administration’s tariff regime. In one case, filed this month on behalf of five business relying on imports, the Liberty Justice Center is arguing that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing duties on imports. Now, a broad coalition of former senators, judges, lawyers, and attorneys general agrees and is joining the lawsuit. Tariff Update: Since he announced a wave of tariffs against U.S. trading partners, Trump has postponed most hikes while raising the U.S. tariff on goods from China to 145 percent. M...
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Trump’s Costly—And Possibly Criminal—Targeting Against Yemen
5Apr By Patti MohrNo Comments
Geopolitics, Global Trade, International Law, Legal Battles, Middle East, Types of News: Analysis

Trump’s Costly—And Possibly Criminal—Targeting Against Yemen

Trump May Have Just Committed A War Crime April 5, 2025—Donald Trump, president of the United States, may have just committed a war crime. Late Friday night, he tweeted a video of a drone bomb attack against men gathering in a large circle in a desert. He wrote, “These Houthis gathered for instructions on an attack. Oops, there will be no attack by these Houthis!” It’s not clear from the satellite footage what was happening on the ground, but logic suggests that it was more likely a tribal celebration than a war-planning meeting. The Eid Festival Eid al-Fitr is the first of the two main Muslim festivals that takes place in the Spring at the conclusion of Ramadan. Celebrations differ by country. Eid lasts anywhere from two to five days, commencing with the sighting of the new...
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The Geneva Conventions Are Failing All of Us
4Apr By Patti MohrNo Comments
International Law, Legal Battles, Middle East, Types of News: Analysis

The Geneva Conventions Are Failing All of Us

Israel's Lawless Assaults On Civilians, Health Care Workers Endangers The World April 4, 2025--On March 23, the Israeli military executed 15 paramedics and ambulance workers who were supposed to be protected from warfare under international law. After the Israeli military killed them, it denied access to the site for days. When Red Crescent workers the finally gained access reached the area, they found a mass grave of the 15 bodies along with the mangled remains of their ambulances and fire engine. Some of the bodies were found with their hands and feet tied. Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the vehicles were “uncoordinated vehicles were advancing suspiciously.” A lone survivor said the Israeli military shot directly at the UN Red Crescent vehicles. The ambulances had...
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Israel’s Covert Decade-Long War Against the ICC
28May By Patti MohrNo Comments
Corruption, Bribes, Illicit Finance & Money Laundering, International Law, Legal Battles, Types of News: Brief

Israel’s Covert Decade-Long War Against the ICC

May 28, 2024--Three years ago, the International Criminal Court launched an investigation into alleged war crimes in the Palestinian territories. The time period included the 2014 Israel-Gaza War, in which 2,300 Palestinians were killed. The investigation would put hundreds of Israelis, including soldiers and political figures, at risk of prosecution. The ICC Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda promised a fair process that would bring accountability and justice for Palestinians and Israelis. “In the end, our central concern must be for the victims of crimes – both Palestinian and Israel – arising from the long cycle of violence and insecurity that has caused deep suffering and despair on all sides,” said Bensouda. 'Fiercely Resisted' Inquiry The Guardian described it as a "long...
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ICC Filed Applications for Arrest Warrants for Hamas, Israeli Leaders
20May By Patti MohrNo Comments
International Law, Legal Battles, Middle East, Types of News: Brief

ICC Filed Applications for Arrest Warrants for Hamas, Israeli Leaders

May 20, 2024—The International Criminal Court announced they are taking the first step to provide accountability in the Israeli-Hamas war that started October 7, 2023. The prosecutors applied for arrest warrants today for three Hamas leaders and two Israeli leaders: Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri (Deif), Ismail Haniyeh, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Yoav Gallant. ICC Prosecutor Khan announces arrest warrants against Hamas and Israeli leaders. Specifically, the ICC charged the Hamas officials—Sinwar, al-Masri, and Haniyeh—with the following war crimes and crimes against humanity committed October 7, 2023: Extermination; Murder; Taking hostages; Rape and sexual violence; Torture; Other inhumane acts; Cruel treatment...
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The World Court Hears Case on Israel’s Occupation of the Palestinian Territories
23Feb By Patti MohrNo Comments
International Law, Legal Battles, Middle East

The World Court Hears Case on Israel’s Occupation of the Palestinian Territories

February 23, 2024-It's day 5 of the hearings by the International Court of Justice on Israel's military occupation of the Palestinian territories. The hearings are an outcome of a UN General Assembly vote on a resolution requesting an advisory opinion. https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/p/2503451/sp/250345100/embedIframeJs/uiconf_id/43914941/partner_id/2503451?iframeembed=true&playerId=kplayer&entry_id=1_1pg5qd8i&flashvars[streamerType]=auto
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Mexico’s Lawsuit Against Gun Makers Moves Forward
25Jan By Patti MohrNo Comments
Arms Sales, Military Industry, Corruption, Bribes, Illicit Finance & Money Laundering, International Law, Legal Battles, Types of News: Analysis, United States

Mexico’s Lawsuit Against Gun Makers Moves Forward

Appeals Court Decision Comes As U.S.-Mexico Meet On Root Causes Of Migration January 25, 2024—As President Biden faces pressure at home to stop the flow of irregular migration to the United States at the southern border, Mexico is drawing attention to one of the root causes: U.S.-made weapons in the hands of cartels. Mexico's Defense Department said this week drug cartels are armed with U.S.-made weapons intended for military use, such as grenade and rocket launchers and fully automatic machine guns. Mexico wants the weapons trafficking to stop. Furthermore, the government is demanding answers from the Biden administration.   "It is very urgent that an investigation into this be carried out," Foreign Relations Secretary Alicia Bárcena said on Monday. Mexico has the third...
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