Webinar: “ICC Arrest Warrants against Israeli Leaders” – featuring Prof. Irwin Cotler and Prof. Yuval Shany
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 [...]
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IJL Statement on ICC’s Decision to Issue Arrest Warrants Against Israeli Leaders
The International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (IJL) expresses deep concern over the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to issue arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister Yoav Gallant. This decision to issue arrest warrants against the leaders of the State of Israel, a democratic State [...]
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Diana Levinson, grandmother of Shay—whose body remains held in Gaza at the UN Human Rights Council 57th Session
For nearly a year, 101 hostages have been held in Gaza under inhumane conditions. Six were brutally executed just three weeks ago. At the UN Human Rights Council, Diana Levinson, grandmother of Shay—whose body remains held in Gaza—urged immediate action to bring them home before more lives are lost. Watch [...]
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IJL raised the urgent need to address the alarming surge in antisemitism
At the UN Human Rights Council 57th Session, IJL raised the urgent need to address the alarming surge in antisemitism following the October 7th Hamas attack, particularly in academic settings worldwide. IJL’s CEO Hila Kugler Ramot emphasized that “Antisemitism is not just a Jewish problem—it’s an assault on the fundamental [...]
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IJL Statement on the Abuse Directed at Legal Officials
The International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (IJL) expresses the consternation of our members at the unbridled abuse and harassment, including threats of violence, directed against the institutions and officials entrusted with upholding the rule of law in Israel. While criticism of the decisions and actions of legal officials [...]
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Anti-Israeli Academic Boycotts = Human Rights Violations
Academic boycotts against Israeli and Jewish scholars and students violate international human rights law. These boycotts infringe upon academic freedom and free speech, harming both Israeli and Jewish academics and those denied the right to collaborate with them. Boycotted individuals face discrimination, exclusion, and intimidation. Anti-Israeli academic boycotts stigmatize Jewish [...]
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IJL’s Amicus Brief Challenging ICC’s Prosecutor’s Request to Issue Arrest Warrants for Israeli Leaders
On August 6, 2024 the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (IJL) submitted an amicus curiae brief to the International Criminal Court (ICC) relating to the ICC Prosecutor’s recent request to issue arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. At the onset the brief emphasizes that the [...]
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IJL’s statement concerning the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on issues pertaining to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
On Friday, July 19, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its Advisory Opinion on the “Legal Consequences Arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Including East Jerusalem.” It is regrettable that the Court accepted the General Assembly’s request to provide an opinion on [...]
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Sounding the Alarm on Global Antisemitism: A Call for Immediate Action at the UN HRC 56th session
In a joint statement before the UN Human Rights Council, the World Jewish Congress, the European Union of Jewish Students, and the IJL sounded the alarm for the unprecedented surge of antisemitism and hatred around the world. “Since October 7, our members and communities across the globe have been physically and verbally [...]
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Addressing Anti Semitism on Campuses: A Call for Responsibility and Action at the UN HRC 56th session
Judith Offenberg, Vice President of the European Union of Jewish Students, delivered a powerful statement on behalf of the EUJS, World Jewish Congress, and the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists, underscoring the urgent need to protect educational environments from hate and violence. “Right to education, freedom of opinion, [...]
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JL’s Legal Center for Combating Antisemitism was proud to collaborate with EJA’s Round Table of Jewish Lawyers
IJL’s Legal Center for Combating Antisemitism was proud to collaborate with EJA’s Round Table of Jewish Lawyers, offering our expertise in preparations for the Conference and participating in the fruitful discussions. Adv. Avraham Yishai, the head of the IJL Center: “It was a privilege to take part in the Round [...]
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Four-part webinar series
We are proud to collaborate with Herrick, Feinstein LLP on a unique four-part webinar series designed to provide lawyers with tools to effectively engage in international advocacy. Each of the 4 modules focuses on different aspects – starting with “Introduction to International Judicial Institutions: Current Challenges and Opportunities” by Dr. [...]
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IJL Statement on the ICC Prosecutor’s request to issue arrest warrants for Israeli leaders
The IJL calls on the Judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to reject the Prosecutor’s request to issue arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, and for law-abiding states, organizations, and individuals in the international community to oppose the abuse of international law. As legal practitioners and academic jurists committed to [...]
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Providing legal assistance to students facing antisemitism on campus: Italy
FACING ANTISEMITISM ON CAMPUS? You are not alone! The International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (IJL), B’nai B’rith International, and the World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS) partner to support students facing antisemitism on campus in Europe, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. IJL’s Legal Center for Combating Antisemitism [...]
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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
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 [...]
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Mourning the passing of Adv. Alex Hertman
IJL’s former President (2004-2011)
***Hebrew Follows*** With profound respect and heavy hearts, the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists mourns the loss of Advocate Alex Hertman, who served with distinction as our President from 2004 to 2011. We convey our sincerest condolences to his family in this time of grief. Advocate Hertman, a [...]
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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”
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 [...]
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IF EVERYTHING IS GENOCIDE, NOTHING IS GENOCIDE
Statement by the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (IJL) in response to South Africa’s ICJ Application Accusing Israel of Genocide IJL calls on governments, international institutions and the international legal community, to denounce and reject the cynical and dangerous misuse of the Genocide Convention The attempt to harness [...]
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Protecting the Universal Human Rights of Jewish People – Call for Action
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 [...]
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Urgent Appeal for the Safe Return of Hostages Held in the Gaza Strip
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 [...]
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On the streets of Warsaw, I wear my Magen David on my coat with my head held high. This is no longer safe on the streets of Paris, Brussels, or Amsterdam.
Dr. Aleksandra Gliszczyńska-Grabias – Assistant Professor at the Institute of Law Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences and member of the Board of Governors of the IJL – offers her perspective on the recent antisemitic wave and the situation in Poland in particular. One of the examples Dr. Gliszczyńska-Grabias discusses is [...]
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Urgent call for rapid and decisive action for the immediate release of hostages in the Gaza Strip
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 [...]
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Webinar: “ICC Arrest Warrants against Israeli Leaders”
Featuring Prof. Irwin Cotler and Prof. Yuval Shany
Webinar: “Israel At War – Factual And Legal Update”
Hosted in partnership with the American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (AAJLJ) – Dr. Roy Schondorf and Daniel Reisner discuss legal aspects arising from the war in Israel.