Author: ALJAZEERA

German legal team tells court 98 percent of arms exports to Israel since October 7 were general equipment like vests, helmets and binoculars.Germany has denied accusations that it was aiding genocide in Gaza by selling Israel arms in a case at the top UN court brought by Nicaragua – a case that reflects a mounting legal action in support of Palestinians. Tania von Uslar-Gleichen, legal adviser for the German Foreign Ministry, told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Tuesday that Nicaragua’s case was rushed, based on flimsy evidence and should be thrown out for lack of jurisdiction. Arms exports…

Bodies pulled from the rubble in Nuseirat as targeted sanctions being considered to pressure Israel on aid flows. Source link

British government is coming under growing pressure to halt weapons supplies to Israel as it continues its war on Gaza.The United Kingdom will not halt arms sales to Israel by British companies after reviewing the latest legal advice on the matter, Foreign Minister David Cameron has said. Six months into the Israeli assault on Gaza, triggered by the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government has come under heavy pressure to revoke licences that allow arms exports to Israel. “The latest assessment leaves our position on export licences unchanged. This is consistent with the advice…

Nicaragua alleges Germany violated UN Genocide Convention by supplying Israel while aware there was a risk of genocide.Nicaragua has asked the International Court of Justice to order Germany to stop supplying Israel with weapons. The case joins two others involving Israel already before the court. Nicaragua’s case is more broad, drawing on both the Genocide and Geneva Conventions, and is notable for being the first to involve two countries not directly involved in the alleged atrocities. Governments around the world will undoubtedly take notice. So, what does this case mean for other countries that contribute to Israel’s extensive military network?…

NewsFeedForced to flee Israeli strikes, tens of thousands of people in southern Lebanon have no homes to return to after 6 months of cross-border clashes. Israeli attacks have killed at least 50 civilians and according to the Israeli army, troops are being reinforced, in preparation for a wider war.Published On 9 Apr 20249 Apr 2024 Source link

This year, the shadow of continued Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip looms large over Palestinians as they prepare for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. The bloodshed in the Gaza Strip, despite the UN Security Council’s demand for an immediate ceasefire and the International Court of Justice’s order for Israel to allow humanitarian relief and prevent genocide, has placed a pall over Eid celebrations. Israel’s war on Gaza, which has killed about 33,360 people and wounded 75,993 others, according to Palestinian authorities, has taken a massive toll on the holiday…

Trade Ministry says decision to remain in place until Israel stops attacks and allows adequate humanitarian aid into Gaza.Turkey says it will impose restrictions on exports to Israel until there is a ceasefire and increased aid in the Gaza Strip after the Israeli government refused to allow it to airdrop aid over the besieged and bombarded territory. The Turkish Ministry of Trade said on Tuesday it will no longer send to Israel items in 54 categories spanning iron and steel products, jet fuel, construction equipment, machines, cement, granites, chemicals, pesticides and bricks. “Israel continues to flagrantly violate international law and…

NewsFeedDentistry student Tasneem Ahel made a dangerous journey to flee north Gaza in the hope of making it overseas to complete her education. Israel’s war has destroyed all Gaza’s universities and left thousands of students with no access to education.Published On 9 Apr 20249 Apr 2024 Source link

Judge orders obstruction of justice inquiry after Musk says he will defy court order, calls for judge’s impeachment.A Brazilian judge has opened an investigation of Elon Musk for obstruction of justice after the tech mogul said he would defy a court order to remove X accounts accused of spreading disinformation. In a decision on Sunday, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes said the probe will examine whether Musk, who owns X, engaged in obstruction, criminal organisation and incitement. “The flagrant conduct of obstruction of Brazilian justice, incitement of crime, the public threat of disobedience of court orders and future lack…

The UN Security Council on Monday asked its membership committee to review the Palestinian Authority’s application to be made a full member state of the United Nations. The PA is currently a non-member observer state like the Vatican. The application, which coincided with six months of Israel’s war on Gaza, revives a longstanding bid. Malta’s UN ambassador Vanessa Frazier, the UNSC’s current president, said on Monday that the body would make a formal decision in April. Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour said that all Palestine wants is to be treated as “equals to other nations and states”. More than 33,000…