Lebanon has appointed Nawaf Salam, the president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as its new prime minister, signaling a pivotal shift in the country’s political dynamics. President Joseph Aoun officially designated Salam on Monday after securing the backing of a significant majority in parliament. Salam’s appointment ends a two-year-long political deadlock that … Read more
LONDON — As a landmark climate change case reached its halfway mark Friday at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, clear divisions have emerged over whether nation states can be held legally liable for global warming under international human rights laws. The 15 judges at the United Nations’ top court have been asked … Read more
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, has recently intensified his rhetoric against the UN and its affiliated bodies. In a preview of an interview with Yigal Ravid on i24NEWS, set to air this evening, Erdan boldly states: “The UN building in Jerusalem needs to be closed and erased from the face of … Read more
THE rise in geopolitical tensions across the globe has brought terms and phrases often used only among political scientists into public attention, such as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC). Last December, South Africa filed a case against Israel at ICJ alleging that its action in Gaza is tantamount … Read more
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will deliver a judgment on South Africa’s genocide case against Israel on Friday. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will travel to the Hague and represent South Africa as the court delivers its judgment. ALSO READ: South Africa takes Israel to ICJ in landmark genocide case … Read more
The UK government’s action of submitting detailed legal arguments at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in support of genocide claims against the Myanmar government has come under fire amidst the Gaza Strip situation. Britain is being accused of double standards, as the UK didn’t press for similar charges against the Netanyahu government in the … Read more
