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#Israel’s claim that #Hamas fighters or members of other armed Palestinian groups were present in medical or civilian facilities, frequently without providing any evidence, cannot justify or explain such widespread, systematic destruction,” B’Tselem wrote.

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But for the vast majority of Gazan civilians, the past 22 months have been a desperate attempt to survive constant Israeli bombardment, find enough food & clean water for their families, & flee amid Israeli warnings to immediately evacuate or risk being killed. The growing number of Gazans now starving has contributed to rising criticism of #Israel by some of its longtime allies.

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Israeli leaders argue that the country has adhered to #HumanitarianLaw, that generals work closely with legal advisers who ensure compliance with standards, & that #Israel has gone above & beyond what other Western countries have done in similar situations. #Netanyahu has at times distanced himself from the most extreme statements made by his political allies.

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…The debate over whether the #war in #Gaza constitutes #genocide has also played out at the #ICJ, where #SouthAfrica has brought a genocide case against #Israel. The court has yet to rule on the matter.

…Genocide has a specific definition in #InternationalLaw: particular acts carried out with intent to destroy a group in whole or in part. The accusation hits a painful nerve for Israel, a state founded after #Nazi Germany’s attempt to exterminate European Jewry.

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In a report titled “Our Genocide,” B’Tselem cited the devastating effects of Israel’s war on ordinary #Palestinians to support their claim: the killing of tens of thousands of #Palestinians in #Gaza; the razing of huge areas of Palestinian cities; the forced displacement of nearly all of Gaza’s two million people; the restriction of food & other vital supplies.

In a First, Leading Israeli Rights Groups Accuse #Israel of #Gaza #Genocide

Israel says it is fighting against Hamas, not #Palestinians as a group. But 2 of Israel’s best-known #HumanRights groups said Monday that Israel was committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, adding fuel to a passionately fought international debate over whether the death & destruction there have crossed a moral red line.

#law #InternationalLaw #HumanitarianLaw
nytimes.com/2025/07/28/world/m

Palestinians mourning the dead after an airstrike in Gaza City in June.
The New York Times · In a First, Leading Israeli Rights Groups Accuse Israel of Gaza GenocideBy Aaron Boxerman

#UK, #Germany, #France call for immediate ceasefire in #Gaza

Leaders held an emergency call on Gaza Friday.

By Nadine El-Bawab and Shannon K. Kingston
July 25, 2025

" 'The #humanitarian catastrophe that we are witnessing in Gaza must end now. The most basic needs of the civilian population, including access to water and food, must be met without any further delay. Withholding essential humanitarian assistance to the civilian population is unacceptable,' the countries said in a joint statement."

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abcnews.go.com/International/m

ABC News · UK, Germany, France call for immediate ceasefire in GazaBy Nadine El-Bawab

📢 Hostile to peace -

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates strongly condemned on Sunday the Israeli reactions to France's recent announced of its imminent recognition of the State of Palestine, labeling them as “hostile to peace” and reflective of an ongoing rejection of political and negotiated solutions to the conflict.

#palestine #news
#internationalLaw

📰 Report WAFA Ramallah JUL-27

english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/

WAFA AgencyForeign Ministry says Israeli reactions to France's planned recognition of the State of Palestine "hostile to peace"
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@palestine

‘Our vessel does not constitute any threat to you,’ flotilla activist tells Israeli Navy

Here is what Huwaida Arraf, a Palestinian American activist and lawyer who was on board the Handala, shortly before the boat was intercepted by Israeli forces.told the Israeli Navy:

“Israeli Navy, this is a civilian vessel, Handala. Let me give you a lesson in international law."

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#Gaza
#Handala
#InternationalLaw

Respect for International Law in #Gaza: The Perspective of #Israeli Scholars. “Since October 2023…a group of eminent Israeli #internationallaw scholars has written numerous letters & memos expressing concerns over many aspects of the Gaza war from the perspective of #internationallaw, particularly #InternationalHumanitarianLaw (#IHL).” | Verfassungsblog

verfassungsblog.de/internation

Verfassungsblog · Respect for International Law in Gaza