International Law

Palestinian sovereignty and international law: Limits of UN recognition - opinion

Among other things, if current UN member states seek to establish the first Palestinian state, they will have to honor all listed expectations of the Montevideo (1933) and Vienna (1969) conventions.

RIYAD MANSOUR, the Palestinian permanent observer to the UN, speaks after the General Assembly voted to endorse a declaration on a two-state solution earlier this month. Israel has no legal obligation to carve a new enemy state, the writer states.
MEMBERS OF the National Bolivarian Militia gather after responding to Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro’s call to defend national sovereignty amid escalating tensions with the US, in Valencia, Venezuela, last week.

Trump will no longer let international law get in his way - opinion

IDF soldiers seen during operations in the Gaza Strip, August 27, 2025

Israel is not committing genocide: Exposing the distortion of law and truth - opinion

THE WRITER addresses a Jerusalem Post conference in New York in May. If Israel strikes at over 174,000 buildings in Gaza, it is because Hamas has made every one of those sites part of its military network, she asserts.

I’m a scholar of international law: This is not genocide - opinion


Striking civilian targets: Iran's violation of international law must be punished - opinion

If Iran’s campaign of civilian targeting remains unchallenged, the next war may bring further crossing of red lines. However, with one important difference: Next time, it may not be about Israel.

 An illustrative image of destroyed buildings in Tel Aviv.

The three I's: A solution to discern genocides from tragedies - opinion

We suggest that every tragedy that might be classified as genocide be tested by the three I’s: Intent, implementation, and implications.

 A woman holds a sign outside the International Court of Justice, amid the case in which Israel was accused of genocide, last year. Every tragedy that might be classified as genocide should be tested by the three I’s: intent, implementation, and implications, the writers argue.

'Israel is breaching int'l law by cutting off Gaza aid' UK FM Lammy says

His comments came before Israel began renewed strikes on targets in Gaza later on Monday night.

 FILE PHOTO: Britain's new foreign secretary, David Lammy, is pictured at a meeting in Beirut, Lebanon in January 12, 2024.

Hamas gave 'completion certificates' to released hostages with Red Cross signatures

The items inside the bag gave a clear depiction of the psychological torture methods Hamas used on captives.

 Red Cross employee signing the Hamas certificate

Hind Rajab Foundation file complaint against Israeli soldier in Barcelona

"The actions of Sergeant A and his platoon demonstrate systematic violations of international humanitarian law, targeting civilians and protected infrastructure," HRF stated.

Hind Rajab Foundation complaint

Knesset to hold urgent meeting over Brazil's investigation into IDF soldier for 'war crimes'

The discussion follows the Brazilian authorities' demand to investigate an IDF soldier for alleged war crimes. The classified session is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.

 Committee Chairman Yuli Edelstein leads a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on May 8, 2024

It’s time for the Hausdorff perspective - interview

Natasha Hausdorff is a UK lawyer who frequently speaks out on TV in favor of Israel, focusing specifically on countering false narratives that have become widespread in current times.

 NATASHA HAUSDORFF

Statehood and sovereignty: How Middle East conflicts challenge International Law - comment

If Israel is destined to live on guard for the long run, let it move from defense to offense in areas where it is challenged and not limit its struggle to the military alone.

 Milan Fakih, 40, father of Hashim Fakih, 10, and Fatima Fakih, 11, take a selfie together in front of their destroyed house, after a ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah took effect on Wednesday after US President Joe Biden said both sides accepted an agreement.

ICC arrest warrants may haunt Netanyahu, Gallant for life - expert

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Zvika Klein.

 International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan speaks during an interview with Reuters in The Hague, Netherlands February 12, 2024.

Dutch see path forward for Netanyahu visit amid ICC hurdles

PM Dick Schoof on Friday said there were still scenarios within the Netherlands' duties towards the ICC in which Netanyahu would not be arrested, depending on the reason of his visit.

 Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar at the former's residence in the Netherlands, November 10 2024

Israel approves controversial plan to construct first power plants in West Bank

According to Israel’s Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen, “For the first time in the history of the state, [Israel] will build power plants in Judea and Samaria.”

A power station is seen in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod August 8, 2011