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UN Experts Slam US Bill Sanctioning ICC: “Blatant Violation of Human Rights”
The experts said the bill would set a “dangerous precedent” in eroding international law enforcement.
Study Finds Gaza Death Toll Likely 40 Percent Higher Than Official Count
Researchers say the death toll from the first eight months of the genocide may have undercounted 26,000 deaths.
Jimmy Carter’s Legacy Includes Arming and Funding the Genocide in East Timor
Between 1977 and 1979, the administration more than doubled US military aid and sales to Indonesia.
Israel Has Blocked or Impeded Every Aid Shipment to North Gaza Since October
“There is now a perception that it is dangerous to protect aid convoys but safe to loot them,” one UN official said.
45 Democrats Vote With GOP to Pass Bill Sanctioning ICC Over Netanyahu Warrant
“Republicans want to sanction the ICC simply because they don’t want the rules to apply to everyone,” one lawmaker said.
Gaza Patients, Including Newborns, at “Grave Risk” as Israel Blocks Fuel
Two hospitals in southern Gaza have already closed down entire departments due to a lack of fuel.
Dr. Abu Safiya’s Mother Dies of Heart Attack as He’s Held in Brutal Israeli Camp
Former prisoners have reported that Israeli forces have subjected Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya to severe torture.
Israel Killed 74 Children in Gaza in First Week of 2025
The children are among at least 332 Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks since the beginning of the year.
Israeli Forces Admit to Hiding Soldiers in Ambulance in West Bank Raid
The incident represents “a flagrant violation” of international law, a UN expert said.
Sanders Vows to Work to Block Biden’s Proposed $8B Sale of Weapons to Israel
The announcement of the sale comes just weeks after Congress failed to block Biden’s proposed $20B weapons transfer.
Doctors Against Genocide Hold Global Sick-Out to Highlight Atrocities in Gaza
“We are sick from genocide, sick from complicity, and sick from silence,” says a statement by Doctors Against Genocide.
Israeli Lawmakers Call for Even More Violent “Complete Cleansing” of North Gaza
A group of Knesset members are urging the Israeli military to destroy all sources of water, food and energy.
Legal Advocates Use Archiving as a Form of Resistance to Genocide Denial in Gaza
Members of Law for Palestine discuss their database of genocidal statements by Israeli leaders.