Joly suspends 30 permits for arms sales to Israel and will block U.S.-bound ammunition sale destined for IDF theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

On this anniversary of 9/11, I'm reposting an essay for Just Security that Stephen Pomper and I wrote three years ago. Unfortunately, it remains as relevant today, particularly given the new and renew hostilities the US has engaged in since October 7th. justsecurity.org/78169/crossing…

Read (and consider) Tom’s important piece on the jus ex bello. There is an (overlooked) bridge between the jus ad bellum and the jus post bellum (TJ/post-conflict justice).

Tom Dannenbaum Also: cambridge.org/core/journals/…

The ICRC's 2024 Contemporary Challenges report is now available. It's full of important positions on urban warfare, critical infrastructure, starvation, AI, and many other pressing topics. Required reading for all IHL scholars and practitioners: rcrcconference.org/app/uploads/20…

On starvation, possibly channeling arguments by Tom Dannenbaum

This report is mandatory reading for anyone seeking to understand the trajectory of starvation in Gaza and the urgency of the situation now. It includes key updated information and an important rebuttal of Israel's pushback against IPC analysis, findings, and warnings.

The Madrid Joint Statement on the implementation of the two-State solution represents a renewed commitment to a just and lasting peace, based on United Nations resolutions, International Law, and the Arab Peace Initiative. exteriores.gob.es/es/Comunicacio…

🚨 NEW REPORT: Yale HRL confirms unprecedented large-scale combat ops in El-Fasher. 118 munition impacts, 50 instances of structural damage in E and S El-Fasher 3-13 Sept ‘24. El-Fasher has become a free-fire zone for RSF, SAF, aligned forces. 🛰️Maxar Technologies medicine.yale.edu/lab/khoshnood/…

“We're talking about thousands of children who will die over the next few weeks…” The malnutrition situation in Zamzam camp, Sudan, will get more catastrophic by the day until essential supplies and food are delivered. All options must be considered: msf.org/food-must-be-d…

Launching a new LPE book series with Cambridge University Press. Send us your proposals! lpeproject.org/events/call-fo…

The ICRC 2024 #IHL Challenges Report is out: rcrcconference.org/app/uploads/20… At every Red Cross/Red Crescent Conference we present our views on the most pressing humanitarian and legal issues. Join us in building a culture of compliance for IHL. 🧵on some key issues

EJIL: The Podcast! Episode 28: Unlawful Occupation, Annexation and Segregation: The ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Palestine | by Nehal Bhuta ejiltalk.org/ejil-the-podca…

The verdict of 15 aid groups in Gaza on Israel’s blockade: 83% of required food aid does not make it into Gaza, up from 34% in 2023 - people in Gaza have gone from having an average of two meals a day to just one meal every other day. nrc.no/news/2024/sept…

Why Urgent Action is Needed for a Crimes Against Humanity Treaty opiniojuris.org/2024/09/18/why…

NEW: Brian Finucane (Crisis Group) breaks down law of war questions raised by the exploding #pagers in #Lebanon. Did the action comply with #IHL on distinction, proportionality, precautions, & prohibited weapons (boobytraps)? justsecurity.org/100193/law-war…

This is the text of the #UNGA draft resolution - concerning the CIJ_ICJ’s advisory opinion - just adopted —> documents.un.org/doc/undoc/ltd/…