IJL and the Hostages and Missing Families Forum submitted a legal brief to the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, calling for the recognition of the hostages and their families as direct victims of torture and inhuman treatment. Our submission addresses the factual and legal dimensions that define the October 7, 2023 hostage-taking of 251 individuals […]
Category Archives: Human Rights
Fighting Antisemitism, Human Rights
Webinar: “ICC Arrest Warrants against Israeli Leaders” – featuring Prof. Irwin Cotler and Prof. Yuval Shany
04
Dec
Dec
On December 3, 2024, the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (IJL), in partnership with the American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (AAJLJ), hosted a webinar examining the International Criminal Court’s decisions rendered on November 21, 2024 and the arrest warrants issued against Israeli leaders. Distinguished speakers Professor Irwin Cotler and Professor Yuval […]
Fighting Antisemitism, Human Rights, International Law
At the UN Human Rights Council 55th Session – IJL Calls for action against the global antisemitic surge that followed the October 7 Hamas atrocities – in all its forms, including calls delegitimizing Israel’s existence
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Apr
Apr
The horrendous attack carried out by Hamas on October 7, including the brutal torture and slaughter of entire families and over 250 individuals taken hostage, has instantly ignited a global surge in antisemitic hate speech and hate crimes. An “Epidemic of Hate.” Jewish individuals and communities worldwide are facing threats and verbal and physical attacks. […]
home page, Human Rights, International Law
Submission to the ICJ on the requested advisory opinion on the “Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”
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Feb
Feb
On Monday, 19 February 2024, the ICJ commenced public hearings in the proceedings relating to a request for an advisory opinion made by the UN General Assembly on the legal status and consequences of the Israeli presence in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and in Jerusalem. In view of these proceedings, the International Association of […]
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Dec
Dec
IJL calls on the UN to fulfill its duty to protect the human rights of Jewish people. On 10 December as the UN celebrates universal human rights – IJL calls on the UN to fulfill its duty to protect the human rights of Jewish people. On 10 December, we remind the international community of its […]
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Nov
Nov
For over 40 days, at least 239 hostages, amongst them babies, children, women, elderly, and people with disabilities, have been held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. These hostages are held in life-threatening conditions, with no communication allowed with their families and no possibility of receiving visits from the Red Cross. For over 40 days, […]
Human Rights
Urgent call for rapid and decisive action for the immediate release of hostages in the Gaza Strip
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Oct
Oct
On Saturday morning, October 7, Palestinian terrorists led by Hamas invaded the sovereign territory of Israel and launched a heinous attack by land, air, and sea, targeting more than 20 towns and villages. The terrorist attack intentionally targeted Israel’s civilian population. Amidst a barrage of indiscriminate rocket attacks directed at cities throughout southern and central […]