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Rethink on Freebie Trips to Apartheid Israel by SA Journalists Sponsored by Zionist Lobbyists
By Iqbal Jassat These sponsored trips are a long-standing point of debate in journalism ethics globally and in SA, amid ICJ genocide proceedings and Gaza coverage. The controversy surrounding non-disclosures by South African journalists who […]
‘Persona Non Grata’ – South Africa Orders Israeli Diplomat to Leave Within 72 Hours
By Palestine Chronicle Staff South Africa has ordered Israel’s chargé d’affaires to leave the country within 72 hours, citing repeated violations of diplomatic norms and attacks on the presidency. South Africa has declared the […]
Homes Burn in Mukhamas as Hizma Stays Sealed – Demolitions, Arrests, and Land Seizures Expand Across West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Illegal settlers torched homes near Jerusalem as Hizma remained under siege, while raids, arrests, injuries, and demolitions spread across the West Bank amid escalating settlement-driven displacement. Illegal Israeli settlers set fire […]
South Africa’s Coal Exports to Israel: When Profit Trumps Principle
By Iqbal Jassat The South Africa message is clear. Moral outrage is acceptable so long as it does not interrupt revenue streams. For many, including trade unions and progressive forces, until a halt is placed […]
Belgium Files Intervention in South Africa’s Genocide Case against Israel at ICJ
More than a dozen countries have already filed an application for permission to intervene in the case, including Colombia, Libya, Spain, Chile, Ireland, Cuba and Brazil. Belgium formally filed a declaration of intervention at the […]
ICJ Ruling on Israel’s Conduct in Gaza Will Generate More Heat against the Zionist Regime
By Iqbal Jassat The recent ICJ ruling has stated that Israel must allow the entry of urgently needed humanitarian aid into Gaza and relief work provided by the UN agencies, including UNRWA, facilitated. Mass transfers […]
‘No Legal Ambiguity’ – Officials, World Leaders Welcome ICJ Ruling on Gaza Aid
The ICJ’s panel of judges agreed that Israel is obliged to ensure that the Gaza population has “the basic needs” essential for survival in accordance with international humanitarian law. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) […]
ICJ Rules on Aid Entry to Gaza – This is What It Said
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In its ruling, the court said it was “of the opinion that the State of Israel, as an occupying Power, is required to fulfil its obligations under international humanitarian law.” […]
International Court of Justice to Rule Today on Legality of Gaza Aid Blockade
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to issue its judgment today on whether Israel violated international law by imposing a months-long blockade on humanitarian aid entering the Gaza […]
Case Filed at Germany’s Top Court to Challenge Arms Exports to Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Five plaintiffs from Gaza brought the case with support from Palestinian and German rights groups, the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights. A group of Palestinians have filed a […]
‘Lack of Impartiality’ – Jurists Demand Probe into ICJ Judge’s Statements on Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Commission also called for Sebutinde’s immediate removal from the South Africa versus Israel genocide case, in the interim. The International Commission of Jurists has formally requested an investigation into […]
‘Lord is Counting on Me’ – Ugandan ICJ Judge Defends Stance on Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Sebutinde was the only judge on the ICJ’s 17-member panel to oppose all six provisional measures issued by the court in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel. Ugandan Judge Julia […]
China Says Gaza Humanitarian Crisis ‘Unprecendented’, Urges ICJ to Uphold Law
The week-long public hearings began on Monday to assess Israel’s legal obligations for the provision of humanitarian aid and the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination. China told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday […]
ICJ Hearings: US Isolated as It Supports Israeli Blockade, Questions UNRWA
By Palestine Chronicle Staff At The Hague, Washington stood nearly alone in defending Israel’s restrictions on UNRWA amid rising global condemnation of the Gaza blockade. The United States told the International Court of Justice […]
‘Starvation as Weapon’ – ICJ Hearings on Israel’s Aid Obligations in Gaza Continue
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Heindricks emphasized that “Despite the horrific attempts by Israeli officials to characterize them otherwise, Palestinians are human beings, they are flesh and blood.” South Africa told the International Court of […]
South Africa Has No Choice but to Support Resistance against Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
By Iqbal Jassat South Africa’s groundbreaking legal initiative at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel’s genocide in Gaza defined one of the high marks of the country’s commitment to a foreign policy informed […]
‘Inhumane, Genocidal’ – ICJ Hearings on Israel’s Obligations in Gaza Begin
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Representatives from 40 countries and four international organizations are expected to present oral submissions during the proceedings. Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip have been described as not just “inhumane” […]
Despite Relentless Killings, ICJ Grants Israel Delay in Genocide Case
Despite ongoing Israeli killings in Gaza, the ICJ has granted Israel an extension until January 2026 to file its defense in the genocide case. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has announced an extension to […]
ICJ to Hold Public Hearings on Israel’s Duties Regarding UN Activities in Palestine
The UN General Assembly’s decision to seek this advisory opinion was a direct consequence of legislation enacted by Israel in October 2024. The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the main judicial organ of the United […]
US Moves to Block Albanese’s Reappointment, Citing “Antisemitism” Allegations
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Albanese, whose three-year term is set to conclude this week, has been facing growing pressure from pro-Israel groups and politicians demanding an end to her mandate. The US Mission to […]
‘No Regrets’ – SA Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool Defiant after Expulsion from US
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle Rasool, who served as US ambassador previously, from 2010 to 2015, said it was clear that “we must rebuild and we must reset the relationship” with the […]
ICJ to Hold Public Hearings on Israel’s Obligations in Occupied Palestine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The contributors included Chile, Malaysia, Russia, Turkiye, Qatar, Spain, South Africa, Ireland, the League of Arab States, Israel, France, the US, and Palestine. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) said […]
‘No Chance’ – South Africa Remains Firm on ICJ Case despite Trump’s Actions
By Palestine Chronicle Staff South Africa refuses to withdraw its ICJ genocide case against Israel despite US threats to cut aid. South Africa’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ronald Lamola, has said there was “no […]
Israeli Minister Calls for ‘One Million Jews’ to Settle in West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff According to the Palestinian state’s Colonisation and Wall Resistance Commission the number of settlers in the West Bank “reached about 770,420 settlers by the end of 2024. Israel’s Minister of […]
ICJ: Ireland ‘Intervenes’ in South Africa’s Genocide Case against Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Ireland has officially intervened in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, asserting its stance on the violations of the Genocide Convention related to Gaza. Ireland has submitted a declaration to […]
South Africa Stands Firm: Ramaphosa Urges End to Genocide in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff President Ramaphosa reaffirms South Africa’s solidarity with Palestine and calls for justice at the ICJ. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted Israel’s ongoing genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza […]
Record-High Settler Violence: Nearly Four Incidents Daily in West Bank in 2024
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The UN reports record-high settler violence and fatalities in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem in 2024. The past year has seen the “highest number” of illegal Israeli settler-related […]
Netanyahu Committing ‘Crime against Humanity’ in Gaza – Chilean President
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “I choose humanity. What Benjamin Netanyahu has done is a war crime, a crime against humanity.” Chilean President Gabriel Boric has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of committing a […]
‘Every Red Line’ – Israel Closes Dublin Embassy Citing Irish ‘Anti-Israel Policies’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Recently appointed Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar accused Ireland of crossing “every red line in its relations with Israel”. Israel announced on Sunday that it will close its Dublin embassy, […]
Ireland to Join ICJ Case against Israel – Seeks Broader Definition of Genocide
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “By legally intervening in South Africa’s case, Ireland will be asking the ICJ to broaden its interpretation of what constitutes the commission of genocide by a State.” Ireland has announced […]
