The ongoing conflict in Gaza has sparked intense international scrutiny, with serious allegations
leveled against Israel regarding its treatment of Palestinian civilians. Among the most grave
accusations are claims that Israel is deliberately using starvation as a weapon of war. This article
aims to examine these allegations in light of Israel's documented humanitarian aid efforts and the
complex realities on the ground in Gaza, providing a comprehensive analysis of the current
situation and its historical context. The gravity of the allegations has drawn attention from
international legal bodies. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) as well as the International
Criminal Court (ICC) have consistently placed Israel under unfair scrutiny for a starvation crisis
that does not exist.
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While media spotlight has rightfully focused on the suffering of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, it's vital to acknowledge the thousands of survivors who still struggle and deserve justice.
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The Jerusalem Institute of Justice welcomes the ICC Prosecutor’s request for the issuance of arrest warrants for Hamas’ leaders Yahya Sinwar, Mohamed Deif, and Ismail
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Two weeks ago, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted the resolution A/HRC/55/L.30, marking the first official position of the top UN human rights body on the war that started on October 7 atrocities. With a historical background of struggles against Israel by the Council, what does this resolution in particular say and omit? What are the direct effects and impacts on the Jewish State?
This resolution seems to have a low direct impact on Israel, but it turns on another yellow light about further implications. Yet, this resolution not only disclaims Hamas' responsibility for the horrific atrocities it committed but also denies what happened on October 7 and doesn't call in a clear and forceful way for the immediate return of the 133 hostages taken in captivity in inhuman conditions.
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The statement by UN Women on October 13th, though appreciated, appears to fall short in fully addressing and safeguarding the rights and well-being of victims who have endured significant hardships in recent events. Our primary concern is the perceived bias in the statement and its omission of acknowledgment regarding the many women and girls in Israel who have suffered due to the atrocities committed by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups.
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“Hamas has mastered the graft of converting humanitarian aid into material support for terrorism,”
said Uri Morad, Director of International Law & Public Diplomacy for the Jerusalem Institute of
Justice (JIJ). “Hamas taxes the shipments at the border, confiscates a portion to sell for profit on the
black market, flagrantly steals humanitarian assets like fuel and food and even digs up humanitarian
projects like water and sewage pipes to make rockets.”
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Live updates on the ongoing crisis in Israel. The Jerusalem Institute of Justice is heartbroken by the unprovoked attacks on the people of Israel. Thousands of rockets have bombarded cities as Hamas terrorists seek to murder Jews and destroy Israel. Hamas fighters rampaged through southern Israel. They kidnapped babies, children, and grandmothers, raped countless women, beheaded and tortured captives, and desecrated corpses, leaving nothing but death and destruction in their wake. This is the worst time in Jewish history since the Holocaust.
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Following the many atrocities that have been committed against Israeli civilians in an unprecedented terrorist attack to the south of the country, the JIJ submitted a letter to the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. We urge them to take immediate action to address the grave human rights violations taking place by Hamas and other terrorist organizations.
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