War crimes
Pay-for-slay: Could the Palestinian Authority be held legally liable for October 7?
LEGAL AFFAIRS: Thousands of plaintiffs are taking the PA to court, arguing that its financial and employment policies toward convicted terrorists create a link to the Hamas massacre.
Global coalition of orgs launch ‘Gaza GenoLIE’ initiative to counter ‘modern blood libel’
Over 8,000 plaintiffs seek to hold PA liable for October 7 massacre, war damages
White phosphorus leak reported inside US airbase in South Korea, safety ministry says
ICC ends war crimes case against former Darfur rebel leader Abdallah Banda
The prosecution said the evidence against Banda had deteriorated over time since the charges were confirmed over a decade ago in 2011.
Israel 'fallen short' of UK military standards in Gaza, new British defense chief says
When asked to address his previous comments that “Israel is committing war crimes before our eyes,” Streeting told journalists, “I’m not going to pretend I didn’t make those comments.”
Metropolitan police reopen war crimes probe against four British IDF veterans - report
The Public Interest Law Centre (PILC) and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) submitted a 240-page referral in August 2025.
Rollout of IDF alleged Gaza war crimes probe delayed again, source of delay unclear - exclusive
The source for the delay is unclear, but it appears to be based on pressure from outside the IDF legal division, and possibly outside the IDF itself.
Iran used 'white phosphorus incendiary' in drone attack, Kurdish dissident group claims
“Based on eyewitness observations, medical examinations, and extensive fires caused at the targeted site, the munitions employed in the drone attack are believed to have contained white phosphorus."
Israel Katz's populist push to pardon Elor Azaria puts Israel at serious risk - comment
Azaria was not convicted of mere "negligent homicide", but of manslaughter for his actions in 2016.
Iran targeted civilians as tactic of war, new report pushes IRGC accountability - interview
Adv. Uri Morad said that Iran’s missile campaign targeted civilians as a tactic of war, and argued that senior Iranian leaders should face legal action.
IDF probes soldiers after video shows blindfolded Palestinian tied to broomstick in Gaza
The video, which was reportedly filmed by IDF soldiers in Gaza, shows a Palestinian man who is blindfolded and tied to a broomstick with zip ties.
HRF petitions Lithuanian court to investigate Israeli dental student for alleged Gaza war crimes
In its March complaint to Lithuanian authorities, the HRF claimed that S.G. served in the “Vampire Empire” company of the 52nd Battalion in the 401st Armored Brigade.
Iran to pursue human rights cases against the US, will seize assets, judiciary chief announces
At the American Human Rights Week event, Ejei claimed that courts had already issued rulings against American officials “who have committed crimes against our people.”