Why has the ICC indictment of Israeli and Hamas leaders drawn so much fire? Understanding the notion of moral equivalence might help explain why.
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A selection of our coverage of the conflict in Gaza from the past fortnight.
Attempts to establish justice too early may complicate efforts to achieve peace.
The prosecutor at the International Criminal Court publicized his request for warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. Publicly, Canada’s position aligns with Israel and the United States.
The US initially supported the court’s creation, but has had ambivalent feelings towards it ever since then.
Both the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice have become embroiled in the Gaza conflict. But the two courts are distinctly different, which has caused some confusion.
The ICC is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders that are suspected of committing war crimes in Gaza.
Though the move by the ICC chief prosecutor is a significant one, it’s very unlikely the Israeli or Palestinian leaders will be arrested or face a trial.
For the vulnerable millions in eastern DRC, it is not enough that international courts exist.
Prosecuting leaders indicted for war crimes is difficult. But the trial of Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic in the early 2000s offers a potential playbook.
Russia’s claims of self-defence are flimsy. You only have to breathe on them to knock them over. But would it be wise to try Putin in his absence?
Investigating sex crimes in a war zone will be hard, but accountability for these crimes against humanity is vital.
Uganda, as the concerned state party, is expected to go out and find Dominic Ongwen’s victims.
Children are particularly at risk from malnutrition as food supplies in Gaza run out.
The war has resulted in a flurry of legal proceedings in international courts. Some cases have merit, while others are very weak.
Much of the world already recognises Palestinian statehood. But recognition by the US and UK would be a hugely important decision.
While the International Court of Justice lacks enforcement powers, it can issue orders that could heighten international pressure on Israel to curtail some of its offensive in Gaza.
South Africa’s legal team includes lawyers who previously acted against the government.
Canada doesn’t support the case before the International Court of Justice that Israel is guilty of genocide in its war against Gaza. That’s contrary to its stance on other cases of genocide.
There is precedent showing the ICJ may grant provisional measures within a month or two of the hearing, preventing Israel from causing further harm in Gaza.
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