Author: Ghousoon Bisharat
Breaking Barriers: Landmark Legal Developments in the Gaza War In a whirlwind week for global legal developments, the International Criminal Court (ICC) and International Court of Justice (ICJ) made groundbreaking strides in addressing the ongoing conflict in Gaza. ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan sought arrest warrants for top Israeli and Hamas leaders for war crimes, while the ICJ ordered Israel to halt its ground invasion and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. Palestinian human rights advocate Issam Younis emphasized the significance of these moves in holding Israel accountable and securing a ceasefire. Despite challenges, Younis remains cautiously optimistic about the pursuit of…