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What Happens Now That the ICJ Has Ordered Israel Not to Engage in Genocide?
The ICJ ruling was a victory for Palestinians and for international law. Here are possible avenues for enforcement.

Social Work Institutions Have Remained Silent on Palestine. That Must End.
Social workers have an ethical obligation to end their silence on Palestinian suffering amid an ongoing genocide.

Report: Hate Against Muslims, Palestinians Increased 178 Percent in Last 3 Months of 2023
The Council on American-Islamic Relations recorded 3,578 complaints of hate in the last three months of 2023 alone.

11 Countries Suspend Funds for Palestine’s Primary Aid Group as Gaza Starves
The suspension immediately follows the ICJ’s finding that it’s plausible that Israel is committing genocide.

Palestinians Take the Stand Against Biden Administration in US Court
“Being Palestinians in America necessitates our involvement in this case,” says Laila El-Haddad, who testified in court.

Pelosi Wants FBI to Investigate Groups Pushing for Gaza Ceasefire
Critics blasted the call for more surveillance, pointing out more than two-thirds of Americans support a ceasefire.

2024 Election Has More Restrictions to Voting Than in 2020
High turnout in previous elections has caused states like Florida to take steps to reduce access to voting.

Arab and Muslim Leaders in Michigan Refuse to Meet With Biden Campaign
“I will not entertain conversations about elections while we watch a livestreamed genocide,” said Dearborn's mayor.

US and Allies Withdraw Funding for UN in Gaza a Day After ICJ Genocide Ruling
Meanwhile, a federal court heard arguments that Biden's administration is legally liable for Israel's genocide.

ICJ Finds It’s “Plausible” That Israel Is Committing Genocide in Initial Ruling
Advocates said that the ruling is a good first step, but it needed to include a ceasefire order.