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‘Inhumane, Genocidal’ – ICJ Hearings on Israel’s Obligations in Gaza Begin
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Representatives from 40 countries and four international organizations are expected to present oral submissions during the proceedings. Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip have been described as not just “inhumane” […]

Despite Relentless Killings, ICJ Grants Israel Delay in Genocide Case
Despite ongoing Israeli killings in Gaza, the ICJ has granted Israel an extension until January 2026 to file its defense in the genocide case. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has announced an extension to […]

ICJ to Hold Public Hearings on Israel’s Duties Regarding UN Activities in Palestine
The UN General Assembly’s decision to seek this advisory opinion was a direct consequence of legislation enacted by Israel in October 2024. The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the main judicial organ of the United […]

US Moves to Block Albanese’s Reappointment, Citing “Antisemitism” Allegations
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Albanese, whose three-year term is set to conclude this week, has been facing growing pressure from pro-Israel groups and politicians demanding an end to her mandate. The US Mission to […]

‘No Regrets’ – SA Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool Defiant after Expulsion from US
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle Rasool, who served as US ambassador previously, from 2010 to 2015, said it was clear that “we must rebuild and we must reset the relationship” with the […]

ICJ to Hold Public Hearings on Israel’s Obligations in Occupied Palestine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The contributors included Chile, Malaysia, Russia, Turkiye, Qatar, Spain, South Africa, Ireland, the League of Arab States, Israel, France, the US, and Palestine. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) said […]

‘No Chance’ – South Africa Remains Firm on ICJ Case despite Trump’s Actions
By Palestine Chronicle Staff South Africa refuses to withdraw its ICJ genocide case against Israel despite US threats to cut aid. South Africa’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ronald Lamola, has said there was “no […]

Israeli Minister Calls for ‘One Million Jews’ to Settle in West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff According to the Palestinian state’s Colonisation and Wall Resistance Commission the number of settlers in the West Bank “reached about 770,420 settlers by the end of 2024. Israel’s Minister of […]

ICJ: Ireland ‘Intervenes’ in South Africa’s Genocide Case against Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Ireland has officially intervened in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, asserting its stance on the violations of the Genocide Convention related to Gaza. Ireland has submitted a declaration to […]

South Africa Stands Firm: Ramaphosa Urges End to Genocide in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff President Ramaphosa reaffirms South Africa’s solidarity with Palestine and calls for justice at the ICJ. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted Israel’s ongoing genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza […]

Record-High Settler Violence: Nearly Four Incidents Daily in West Bank in 2024
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The UN reports record-high settler violence and fatalities in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem in 2024. The past year has seen the “highest number” of illegal Israeli settler-related […]

Netanyahu Committing ‘Crime against Humanity’ in Gaza – Chilean President
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “I choose humanity. What Benjamin Netanyahu has done is a war crime, a crime against humanity.” Chilean President Gabriel Boric has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of committing a […]

‘Every Red Line’ – Israel Closes Dublin Embassy Citing Irish ‘Anti-Israel Policies’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Recently appointed Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar accused Ireland of crossing “every red line in its relations with Israel”. Israel announced on Sunday that it will close its Dublin embassy, […]

Ireland to Join ICJ Case against Israel – Seeks Broader Definition of Genocide
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “By legally intervening in South Africa’s case, Ireland will be asking the ICJ to broaden its interpretation of what constitutes the commission of genocide by a State.” Ireland has announced […]

‘Barbaric War’ – South Africa Demands End to Israel’s War on Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “We cannot turn a blind eye to this injustice. Israel must be held accountable for its crimes against the people of Gaza.” South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said Israel’s […]

‘Revenge Videos’ – Report Probes Israeli Forces’ Online ‘Cache’ of Atrocities in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The result is a vast cache that gives a rare and troubling view of how some elements of the Israeli military have conducted themselves during one of the most deadly […]

UN Day of Solidarity – South Africa Urges Immediate Gaza Ceasefire
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The question of Palestine remains unresolved after 75 years. The Palestinian question remains at the core of tensions in the Middle East.” The South African government has reiterated its appeal […]

Irish Lawyer Dedicates Prestigious Award to Women of Palestine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Ní Ghrálaigh, a member of the South African ICJ team accusing Israel of genocide, hailed Palestinian women in Gaza for their steadfastness and resilience. Irish lawyer Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh dedicated […]

Over 1,400 Academics Urge Germany to End ‘Complicity’ in Israel’s ‘Atrocity Crimes’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The letter pointed out that Israel’s atrocity crimes, including war crimes and crimes against humanity, are well documented by the UN and major human rights organizations. More than 1,400 academics […]

‘Court of Humanity and Conscience’ – Gaza Tribunal Launched in London
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Why establish a People’s Tribunal despite the International Court of Justice’s involvement? Because the international order has failed its duty—the ICJ, even after defining Israel’s actions as genocide, cannot enforce […]

‘Special Intent to Commit Genocide’ – South Africa Files Memorial in ICJ Case against Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The evidence is detailed in over 750 pages of text, supported by exhibits and annexes of over 4,000 pages. South Africa has filed its memorial to the International Court of […]

New Forensic Evidence – South Africa to File Detailed Dossier in Genocide Case against Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff On December 29, the South African government brought the case against Israel before the ICJ, accusing it of “genocidal acts” in its military campaign in Gaza. South Africa is set […]

‘Failing in Mandate to Maintain Global Peace and Security’ – South African President Slams UN
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “It does not represent the interests of the global community, and therefore does not have the means to give effect to the global desire for peace.” South African President Cyril […]

In Accordance with ICJ Opinion – Ireland to Ban Imports from Occupied Territories
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Irish prime minister said in a statement, which built on the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion that all states should not extend any aid or assistance that maintain the occupation of […]

‘International Crimes’ – UN Launches Probe into Role of Private Sector in Enabling Israeli Occupation
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The investigation’s focus will include “how the private sector is linked to, invests in and contributes to Israel’s unlawful occupation, racial segregation and apartheid regime in the oPt and the […]

‘Most Profound Crisis since World War 2’ – UN Experts on Israel’s War on Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The international legal order is breaking down in the face of these atrocities.” Marking one year since the start of Israel’s genocidal offensive in Gaza, a group of UN experts […]

‘World Cannot Afford’ Regional War in Middle East – Cyril Ramaphosa
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Just as the countries of the world need to work together to ensure that this conflict is not allowed to spread, the international community must be seized with efforts to […]

Israel Kills More Women and Children in Gaza than in Any Recent Conflict – Oxfam
Conservative figures show that more than 6,000 women and 11,000 children were killed in Gaza by the Israeli military over the past 12 months, says Oxfam. More women and children have been killed in the […]

‘International Community’ – Why is the Term Abused by Zionist ‘Hasbara’
By Iqbal Jassat The concept of an International Community ie the Western bloc of nation-states, representing the sum total of entire humanity, is baseless. To generate a false sense of it being “outlawed by the […]

West Bank Raids – Four Palestinians Shot with Live Ammunition, including Doctor
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution last week demanding an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestine within the next twelve months. A Palestinian doctor has been seriously injured […]