International Humanitarian Law

Backgrounder How Israeli Legal Rulings Manipulate “Freedom of Worship” to Advance Colonial Ambitions on al-Aqsa Mosque

A legal expert reviews pivotal Israeli rulings on al-Aqsa Mosque since 1967.

Interview “Designed to Target Palestinians”: Legal Expert Explains Israel’s Death Penalty Bill

A legal expert explains the implications of Israel’s new death penalty bill for Palestinians and how it violates fundamentals of international law.

Feature Story UNRWA at Risk of Withering Away in East Jerusalem as Israeli Legislation Severs It from Basic Services

A year after Israel bans UNRWA, it passes legislation to cut off services from 10 of its facilities.

Blog Post Despite Israel’s Ban, UNRWA Hangs On in East Jerusalem

What’s happened since Israel’s ban on UNRWA took effect January 30, 2025? 

Blog Post Palestinian Refugees Petition Israeli Supreme Court against Laws Banning UNRWA

Israel’s ban on UNRWA is due to take effect in a week. Palestinian refugees say impact will be catastrophic.

Blog Post Is There a Legal Basis for Israel’s UNRWA Ban?

Legal experts explain why Israel’s ban on UNRWA is on shaky legal ground.

Video The Legal Status of Jerusalem: An Introduction to International Humanitarian Law in the Palestinian Context

An introduction to the applications of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) within the context of the occupied Palestinian Territory (oPT), including East Jerusalem.