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200 Days of Genocide – Gaza’s Shocking Stats on Massacres, Dead, Missing, Injured
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In addition to 75,000 tons of explosives dropped on the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military committed 3,025 massacres, leaving 41,183 Palestinians dead or missing and injuring 77,143. On Day 200 […]
In Service of Western Supremacy – Why Germany Provides Unwavering Support to Israel
By Robert Inlakesh If it was true that Germany’s commitment to shielding Israel, at all costs, was down to its historical guilt, then why would it risk association with another act of Genocide? Despite its […]
‘Pontius Pilate-like’ – Nicaragua Slams Germany at ICJ for Supporting Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “With respect to these obligations, there are no third states. Germany has violated these obligations imposed on all states.” Nicaragua presented its case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) […]
‘Right to Exist As a People’ – Colombia to Join South Africa in ICJ Case against Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The country’s president has repeatedly spoken out against Israel’s atrocities in the Gaza Strip calling it “Nazi-like”. Colombia has requested the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to allow the country […]
South Africa’s Request Accepted – ICJ Indicates Additional Measures in Genocide Case against Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The ICJ unanimously ordered Israel to take “all necessary and effective measures to ensure ‘unhindered provision’ of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance.” The International Court of Justice (ICJ) […]
‘Enough is Enough’ – Ireland to Intervene in South Africa’s ICJ Case Against Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The list goes on. It has to stop. The view of the international community is clear. Enough is enough.” Ireland will intervene in the case initiated by South Africa against […]
‘Acts of Genocide Committed’ After ICJ Ruling – Euro-Med Monitor Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The majority of the provisional measures outlined in the (ICJ) ruling were violated, and the crime of genocide was carried out on the same scale.” A new report by the […]
‘Morally Repugnant’ – Israel Cries Foul of South Africa’s Urgent Request to ICJ
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Much like South Africa’s Application that instituted the present proceedings, they are wholly unfounded in fact and law, morally repugnant, and represent an abuse both of the Genocide Convention and […]
‘We’re Going to Arrest You’ – South Africa Warns Citizens Serving in Israeli Army
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Her remarks follow an initial warning issued in December by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) that citizens who “have joined or (are) considering joining” the Israeli army […]
‘Extreme Urgency’ – South Africa Files Urgent Request to ICJ over Gaza Starvation
By Palestine Chronicle Staff South Africa says the urgent application has been necessitated by widespread starvation in the Gaza Strip, which has claimed the lives of at least 15 children. South Africa has once […]
An Arms Embargo on Israel is Crucial to Give Credence to ICJ Ruling on Genocide
By Iqbal Jassat All evidence points to the fact that not only has Israel disregarded the order, but has blatantly disregarded the ICJ ruling by intensifying its murderous campaign of genocide. Dubbed a mighty legal […]
‘Indisputable Reality that Situation in Palestine has Worsened’ – Spain to ICJ
Spain’s delegation tells the International Court of Justice that “it is an indisputable reality that the situation in Palestine has worsened” over the past 20 years. The situation in occupied Palestine has “indisputably” worsened over […]
Has Israel Complied with ICJ Order in Genocide Case? – HRW Answers
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli government has failed to comply with at least one measure in the legally binding order from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in South Africa’s genocide case, Human […]
Israel Files Report Back One Month after ICJ Ruling to Prevent Genocide
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel has submitted its report to the International Court of Justice one month after it was requested to do so, to ensure that it complies with the Court’s ruling to […]
From Germany to Israel – Namibia Calls on ICJ to Stop Israeli Genocide in Gaza
As a victim of European genocide, Namibia had something critical to say about the Israeli genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza. Namibia’s Minister of Justice Yvonne Dausab on Friday accused Germany of committing the first […]
From Self-Determination to Armed Struggle – What Top Diplomats Said at ICJ Hearing Today
By Palestine Chronicle Staff On Thursday, February 22, several countries presented strong arguments aimed at demonstrating the dire consequences of Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestinian territories. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) began on […]
Palestinians have Right to Armed Struggle – Chinese Envoy to ICJ (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Addressing the International Court of Justice on Thursday, the Chinese representative said the Palestinians’ use of armed struggle to gain independence from foreign and colonial rule is “legitimate” and “well-founded” […]
‘Indiscriminate Violence’ – At ICJ, Russia Blames Israel, US, Allies for Gaza War
Russia blamed Israel, the US and its allies for the ‘indiscriminate violence’ during the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza. At the International Court of Justice hearing on Wednesday, Russia blamed Israel, the US and its […]
Palestinians are ‘Flesh and Blood’ – South African Ambassador Tells ICJ Hearing (VIDEO)
Vusi Madonsela told the court during the public hearings that “these are not mere statistics Mr. President, they are flesh and blood of the Palestinian people.” Israeli ‘defiance’ has already “led to the killing of […]
Expected to Address ICJ on Palestine – China Highlights ‘Roots of All Problems’ (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Chinese participation is expected to be strongly in favor of the Palestinians, in light of the latest statement by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday. China has been […]
Israel’s Occupation ‘Longest, Deadliest’ in History – Amnesty Says as ICJ Begins Hearings
The public hearings are taking place in the Hague from February 19 to 26 after the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in December 2022. Israel must end its brutal occupation of Gaza and […]
Hamas Welcomes ICJ’s Demands for Israel to Implement Provisional Measures in Rafah
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hamas urges the World Court to ‘evolve its decision into a direct order’ for Israel to stop its ‘brutal aggression leading to genocide against unarmed civilians in the Gaza Strip.’ […]
ICJ Responds to South Africa’s Request regarding Rafah – What It Means
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The International Court of Justice said on Friday that it is aware of the “perilous” situation in the city of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, though it has not […]
‘Improper’- Israel Urges ICJ to Reject South Africa’s Urgent Rafah Request
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel describes the urgent application by South Africa to the World Court to consider extending its provisional orders against Tel Aviv – regarding its plans for a ground invasion of […]
‘World is Allowing Israel to Ignore ICJ Rulings’ – Naledi Pandor (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Minister Naledi Pandor says South Africa is “horrified” at what is happening in Rafah, and questions why no measures are being taken to put a peacekeeping force in place in […]
Israel Appears to be Violating ICJ Orders – UN Special Rapporteur
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The UN Special Rapporteur, Francesca Albanese, believes Israel’s ongoing actions in the Gaza Strip may be defying the World Court’s rulings. Israel’s actions in the besieged Gaza Strip appear to […]
‘Continuation of Genocide’ – Hamas Calls on ICJ to Stop Israeli War on Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hamas called on the International Court of Justice to document the latest crimes and to adopt a decision to halt the war and take all measures to stop the atrocities. […]
Evoking Article 62 – Nicaragua Asks to Join South Africa in ICJ Genocide Case
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The government of Nicaragua has filed an application with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to join South Africa in its genocide case against Israel, the ICJ announced on Thursday. […]
Uganda’s Judge Sebutinde Promoted to ICJ Vice-President for Term of Three Years
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Uganda’s Judge Julia Sebutinde, who voted against all emergency measures sought by South Africa against Israel in its assault on Gaza, has been elected Vice President of the International Court […]
Belgian Region Follows Japan – No More Munitions to Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Wallonia regional government in Belgium has suspended licenses to export munitions, specifically gunpowder, to Israel after the International Court of Justice ruled against it, the Minister of Housing, Christophe […]