2024-01-11: News Headlines

Tom Feeley (2024-01-11). Every U.S. Senator Has Taken AIPAC Money. informationclearinghouse.blog AIPAC's influence is evident in U.S. senators' support for Israel. By Bill Astore Courtesy of OpenSecrets.org, I saw a chart on AIPAC contributions to U.S. senators that showed that all 100 senators have taken AIPAC money. Leading the way are senate "giants" like Mitch McConnell (nearly two million dollars) and Chuck Schumer (roughly $1.7 million). …

Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (2024-01-11). Atrocity Alert No. 377: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Myanmar (Burma) and Ukraine. reliefweb.int

Ann Garrison, Black Agenda Report. (2024-01-11). Gavin Newsom: Zionist In Waiting. popularresistance.org Those who want to cast a vote against Israel's war on Gaza in next year's presidential election have no choices except Dr. Jill Stein and Dr. Cornel West . Biden is 1000% behind Israel, as are Trump and all his Republican competitors, and independent RFK Jr. may be the worst pro-Zionist contender among them. Biden's seeming heir apparent, California Governor Gavin Newsom, had the colors of the Israeli flag projected on the state capitol building on October 9, then flew off to Israel to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog and grandstand about how personal Israeli anguish…

Staff (2024-01-11). Gaza War Fuels Climate Crisis: "Massive" Carbon Emissions from Israeli Bombing. democracynow.org Israel's military assault on Gaza is not just a humanitarian disaster but also generating massive amounts of planet-heating emissions and exacerbating the climate crisis. The carbon emissions from Israel's bombs, tanks, fighter jets and other military activity in the first two months of the war were higher than the annual carbon footprints of 20 of the world's most climate-vulnerable nations, according to researchers in the United States and United Kingdom. That is "a really conservative estimate," says Guardian reporter Nina Lakhani, who reported on the new study. We also speak with…

Amy Goodman (2024-01-11). Israel's Military Assault on Gaza Is Fueling Climate Crisis. truthout.org Israel's military assault on Gaza is not just a humanitarian disaster but also generating massive amounts of planet-heating emissions and exacerbating the climate crisis. The carbon emissions from Israel's bombs, tanks, fighter jets and other military activity in the first two months of the war were higher than the annual carbon footprints of 20 of the world's most climate-vulnerable nations… |

Tom Feeley (2024-01-11). BRICS member South Africa takes Zionism to court. informationclearinghouse.blog South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice marks a pivotal moment, challenging western impunity and seeking to restore international law. The lawsuit accuses Israel of genocide and aims to halt its military operations in Gaza. This groundbreaking legal action may herald a wave of similar litigations against Israel and its allies, promoting stability and common sense.

Peoples Dispatch (2024-01-11). Israeli war in Gaza revives Arab solidarity with Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org Over 92% of people in the Arab countries consider Palestine an Arab cause and expressed their solidarity and support to Palestine, according to The survey was conducted across 16 Arab countries, including in Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Yemen, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and the West Bank, Palestine (including…

Tom Feeley (2024-01-11). Netanyahu: Let me be clear — Israel has no intention of displacing Gaza's population. informationclearinghouse.blog Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's commitment to not permanently occupying Gaza or displacing its civilian population, emphasizing the fight against Hamas and compliance with international law. While a Likud member revealed previous support for voluntary Palestinian resettlement, the US pressure led to a change in stance, denying negotiations for Gaza immigrants. The debate over voluntary emigration continues, with ministers and diplomats expressing differing views.

Andy Kroll (2024-01-11). The Killing of Gaza's Environment. tomdispatch.com On a picturesque beach in central Gaza, a mile north of the now-flattened Al-Shati refugee camp, long black pipes snake through hills of white sand before disappearing underground. An image released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shows dozens of soldiers laying pipelines and what appear to be mobile pumping stations that are to take water from the Mediterranean Sea and hose it into underground tunnels. The plan, according to various reports, is to flood the vast network of underground shafts and tunnels Hamas has reportedly built and used to carry out its operations. "I won't talk about specifics, but they in…

Leila Warah (2024-01-11). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 97: Israeli bombardment continues in Gaza even as South Africa presents arguments to the ICJ. mondoweiss.net As Israel's attacks on Gaza continued, killing medical workers and journalists, South Africa stood in front of the International Court of Justice and presented compelling evidence of Israel's genocidal acts and intent.

latintimes (2024-01-11). Israel Strikes Southern Gaza As Blinken Heads To Egypt For Talks. latintimes.com Israel bombarded the southern Gaza Strip overnight, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to travel to Egypt on Thursday for more talks aimed at containing Israel's war against Hamas.

Maximillian Alvarez, Chris Hedges (2024-01-11). Could Israel's war in Gaza spiral into a regional war? therealnews.com Over three months into Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza, there is little hope the carnage will stop anytime soon—and with each passing day, the danger of Israel's war on Gaza spiraling into a larger regional conflict increases. The devastation in Gaza is unlike anything seen in the 21st century, but Israel's military strikes—like last week's assassination of Saleh al-Arouri, a top leader of Hamas, in Lebanon—have not been limited to Palestine alone. At the same time, armed resistance groups in Iraq and Syria have launched hundreds of attacks on US bases, confrontation between Israel and…

Staff (2024-01-11). Could Israel's war in Gaza spiral into a regional war? therealnews.com Over three months into Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza, there is little hope the carnage will stop anytime soon—and with each passing day, the danger of Israel's war on Gaza spiraling into a larger regional conflict increases. The devastation in Gaza is unlike anything seen in the 21st century, but Israel's military strikes—like last week's …

Ali Abunimah (2024-01-11). Genocide case against Israel opens at World Court. electronicintifada.net Can judges in The Hague bring a halt to extermination of Palestinians in Gaza?

Natalia Marques (2024-01-11). 100,000 expected to take Pro-Palestine demands to Biden's doorstep. peoplesdispatch.org A coalition of Muslim and pro-Palestine organizations are taking the overwhelmingly popular demand for a ceasefire straight to Biden's doorstep on January 13, at 1 pm, at the Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC. The "March for Gaza" is being organized by the American Muslim Task Force on Palestine, which includes American Muslims for Palestine, Council on American-Islamic Relations, Islamic Circle of North America, Muslim American Society, Muslim Student Association-National, Muslim Legal Fund of America, Muslim Ummah of North America, and Young Muslims, alongside the ANSWER Coalition, which played a key role in orga…

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-11). Israeli MK Doubles Down on Call to 'Burn' Gaza, Says There Are 'No Innocents'. globalresearch.ca

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-11). South Africa Presents Genocide Case Against Israel at ICJ. news.antiwar.com South African officials and lawyers on Thursday made their case at the International Court of Justice in The Hague to show that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian population of Gaza. The over three-hour hearing was an indictment of the US-backed Israeli campaign in Gaza, which has killed over 23,000 Palestinians, mainly women and …

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-11). Netanyahu Claims He Has No Intention of Displacing Gaza's Palestinians. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday insisted Israel doesn't plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza or permanently occupy the territory, a shift in rhetoric that comes a day before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds its first hearing on South Africa's genocide case against Israel. "I want to make a few points absolutely …

Nora Barrows-Friedman (2024-01-11). Day 96 roundtable: Can the ICJ stop Israel's genocide? electronicintifada.net "Hope is disappearing," says Gaza-born novelist Ahmed Masoud.

Jaclynn Ashly (2024-01-11). Jordanians demand divorce from Israel. electronicintifada.net Protesters want a ban on US military bases in their country.

Nora Barrows-Friedman (2024-01-11). Palestinian American's family members ignored by Biden administration. electronicintifada.net Exorbitant bribes are common last resort for many trying to evacuate from Gaza.

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies (2024-01-11). A Chance to Hold Israel—and the US—to Account for Genocide. counterpunch.org On January 11th, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague is holding its first hearing in South Africa's case against Israel under the Genocide Convention. The first provisional measure South Africa has asked of the court is to order an immediate end to this carnage, which has already killed more than 23,000 people,

Medea Benjamin (2024-01-11). A Chance to Hold Israel and the US to Account for Genocide. globalresearch.ca

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J.S. Davies (2024-01-11). A Chance to Hold Israel and the US to Account for Genocide. dissidentvoice.org The International Court of Justice. Photo credit: ICJ On January 11th, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague is holding its first hearing in South Africa's case against Israel under the Genocide Convention. The first provisional measure South Africa has asked of the court is to order an immediate end to this carnage, …

Staff (2024-01-11). Israeli war in Gaza revives the Arab solidarity with Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org Over 92% of people in the Arab countries consider Palestine an Arab cause and expressed their solidarity and support to Palestine, according to a recent survey. It was published by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies based in Doha, Qatar on Wednesday, January 10. The survey was conducted across 16 Arab countries, including …

Peoples Dispatch (2024-01-11). Lula, Petro, and Arab League declare support to South Africa's case against Israel. peoplesdispatch.org Colombia and Brazil's foreign ministries announced in separate statements that their governments support South Africa's historic case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The two South American nations join a Colombia's foreign minist…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-01-11). ICJ begins genocide hearing against Israel, as bombing of Gaza continues. peoplesdispatch.org The UN has also raised alarm over the lack of aid deliveries to Gaza, warning that blocking aid and medical supplies could force the remaining three operational hospitals to close…

Staff (2024-01-11). ICJ begins genocide hearing against Israel, as bombing of Gaza continues. peoplesdispatch.org Israeli bombardment of Gaza entered its 97th day on Thursday, January 11, as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) began hearings on charges of genocide brought against Israel by South Africa. South Africa presented its case in its opening and subsequent statements to the court, strongly arguing with a variety of facts and evidence that …

Staff (2024-01-11). 100,000 expected to take Pro-Palestine demands to Biden's doorstep. peoplesdispatch.org A coalition of Muslim and pro-Palestine organizations are taking the overwhelmingly popular demand for a ceasefire straight to Biden's doorstep on January 13, at 1 pm, at the Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC. The "March for Gaza" is being organized by the American Muslim Task Force on Palestine, which includes American Muslims for Palestine, Council …

Tanupriya Singh (2024-01-11). Genocide as pattern and policy: ICJ hears South Africa's case against Israel. peoplesdispatch.org The International Court of Justice began hearings on South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. South Africa is seeking urgent measures to stop Israel's military aggression which has killed over 23,000 Palestinians.

Peter Koenig (2024-01-11). Israel Confronted at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Does it Matter? Will It Effectively Take on Israel for its Atrocious Crimes? globalresearch.ca

Shimri Zameret, Waging Nonviolence. (2024-01-11). We Can End Mass Atrocities In Gaza And Beyond. popularresistance.org In the past few weeks, the number of innocent Palestinian civilians killed in attacks by the Israeli government has reached unprecedented levels. Both a majority of people around the world and a majority of governments oppose the mass atrocities against civilians in Gaza. Why is this common-sense view not translated into action that stops these international crimes? And what can normal people do to end atrocities in Gaza and elsewhere? | Before answering these questions, I would like to start from my personal experience on the day this last round of violence started.

Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mondoweiss. (2024-01-11). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 96: Israel To Face Genocide Charges At ICJ. popularresistance.org Israeli officials are gearing up for the hearing in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) tomorrow after South Africa filed a lawsuit in December accusing Tel Aviv of committing genocidal actions against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. | The ICJ hearings will broadcast live on Thursday and Friday. Unrestrained U.S. backing of Israeli military actions and bombardment in Gaza has immunized Tel Aviv from any scrutiny under UN resolutions. | The ICJ ruling could end up as another international law that Israel does not respect. However, there is a high expectation for the Hague-based court to hold Israel accountabl…

Ultimas Noticias, Orinoco Tribune. (2024-01-11). Latin American Nations Back South Africa's Case Against 'Israel'. popularresistance.org The government of Venezuela spoke up this Tuesday to confirm its support for South African authorities who, in a case filed with the International Court of Justice (ICJ), have accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, Palestine. | In a statement, the foreign minister of Venezuela, Yván Gil cited the Israeli entity's repeated violations of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. | "Venezuela, as a country committed to peace diplomacy, recognizes South Africa's firm and historic step in defense of the Palestinian people and international law," wrote Gil. | Likewise, he stated that Venezu…

Kathryn Shihadah (2024-01-11). Mandela: "our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians" — Day 95. israelpalestinenews.org

Jake Johnson (2024-01-11). International Court of Justice Hears South Africa's Genocide Case Against Israel. truthout.org South African representatives argued before the International Court of Justice on Thursday that Israel is engaged in a genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip, subjecting the enclave to "merciless" bombing with the clear intent to wipe out the Palestinian population. "They have deplored anyone feeling sorry for the uninvolved Gazans, asserting repeatedly that there are no uninvolved, that there are no… |

Judith Deutsch (2024-01-11). The Gaza Crisis: A Modest Proposal for Immediate Relief. socialistproject.ca This modest proposal is not a satire after Jonathan Swift's 18th century satirical essay "

Staff (2024-01-11). 'No one is spared': South Africa presents genocide case against Israel at ICJ. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on Jan. 11, 2024. It is shared here with permission under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) license. South African representatives argued before the International Court of Justice on Thursday that Israel is engaged in a genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip, subjecting the enclave to "merciless" bombing …

The Independent (2024-01-11). Jordan, Palestine, Egypt stress rejection of any Israeli plans to displace Palestinians. independent.co.ug AMMAN | Xinhua | Jordan, Egypt and Palestine stressed Wednesday their rejection of any Israeli plans to displace Palestinians in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. The rejection was reiterated during a trilateral summit held in Jordan's Aqaba, where King Abdullah II of Jordan, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also …

Nadia B. Ahmad (2024-01-11). White House strategy to counter Islamophobia means nothing while funding the slaughter of Muslims abroad. mondoweiss.net The Biden administration's "National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia" cannot be taken seriously while the U.S. gives Israel a blank check in Gaza. The U.S. cannot claim to combat Islamophobia at home while attacking Muslim communities abroad.

Tom Feeley (2024-01-11). Reaction to South Africa's UN Court case against Israel's war in Gaza. informationclearinghouse.blog South Africa accuses Israel of genocidal acts at UN Court. Palestinian, Hamas, and global reactions vary. Israel dismisses the case. Diverse international opinions and support unfold as the hearing progresses.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-11). Brazil, Colombia and the Arab League Endorse South Africa's Case at the ICJ. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch Gustavo Petro in a meeting with young Palestinians in Colombia on December 15, 2023. Photo: Presidencia Colombia Colombia and Brazil join a growing list of countries that has expressed support for South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide Colombia and Brazil's foreign ministries announced in separate statements that their governments support South Africa's…

UMMID (2024-01-11). Why US, Israel want world to believe 'Daesh' behind Terrorist Attack in Iran's Kerman. ummid.com A blame game has been orchestrated by Iran to target Israel for allegedly playing a part in the terrorist attack in the Iranian city of Kerman, last week. Though the Daesh claimed responsibility for the attack, Iranian officials reject it and instead blame Israel for its complicity.

UOFCHA (2024-01-11). oPt: Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel | Flash Update #89. reliefweb.int

Gabisile (2024-01-11). SA presents genocide case against Israel at ICJ. sanews.gov.za SA presents genocide case against Israel at ICJ | It is all eyes on South Africa today as the country presents its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands. | South Africa is currently on the stand this morning in a legal battle against Israel, which is accused of genocide in Gaza. | South Africa approached the ICJ, under the Genocide Convention, for acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza and the case will be represented by six local legal minds. | Both South Africa and Israel are expected to lay bare their arguments during the tw…

krish-rad_ind (2024-01-11). Famine in Gaza Is a Culmination of Israel's Long War on Palestine's Food System. truthout.org

Gabisile (2024-01-11). SA speaks at ICJ case. sanews.gov.za SA speaks at ICJ case | Israel's response to the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023 has crossed the line and breaches the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide also referred to as "the Convention". | This is according to Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, who delivered his opening remarks at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, on Thursday. | "Madam President, 'in extending our hands across the miles to the people of Palestine, we do so in the full knowledge that we are part of a humanity that is at one'. These were the words of President Nel…

Staff (2024-01-11). Who is Adila Hassim, the lawyer fighting 'genocide' case against Israel at ICJ? muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Desk Adila Hassim, a prominent lawyer representing South Africa in the Gaza genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), delivered a compelling speech on January 10, offering a scathing indictment of Israel's actions in the besieged city. The impassioned address, made before a 15-judge panel in a packed courtroom, garnered …

Binoy Kampmark (2024-01-11). Tall Tales and Murderous Restraint: Blinken on Gaza and Israel. dissidentvoice.org The role of the US State Department regarding Israel's continued obliteration of Gaza is becoming increasingly clear. As the actions of the Israeli Defence Forces continue, the Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, is full of meaningless statements about restraint and control, the protection of civilians, the imperatives of humanitarianism in war. As the war continues, …

Zero Hedge (2024-01-11). Blinken Slams South Africa's Genocide Case Against Israel as 'Meritless' & 'Galling'. globalresearch.ca

Jafar Ramini (2024-01-11). Israeli Genocide in Gaza: A Cry from the Heart — "When Will This End? How Much More Can We Expect Them to Take?" globalresearch.ca

youtube (2024-01-11). Calling on Canada to Support Gaza Genocide Case at the ICJ. youtube.com Press conference to call on Canada to endorse South Africa's request for the ICJ to make an urgent order declaring Israel in breach of its obligations under the Genocide Convention.

UMMID (2024-01-11). Arab League and counting, SA ICJ Petition against Israeli genocide receives more support. ummid.com In a major setback for the Zionists and their allies, Arab League, a representative body of about two dozen countries – majority of them in the neighbourhood of Israel, has declared support for the South Africa Petition filed at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the Israeli genocide and massacre of Palestinians.

Staff (2024-01-11). Headlines for January 11, 2024. democracynow.org World Court Holds First Day of Hearings in Historic Genocide Case Against Israel, WHO Calls for Humanitarian Access in Gaza as More Israeli Attacks Target Health Infrastructure, Iran Seizes Oil Ship in Gulf of Oman; UNSC Demands Houthis Stop Attacking Vessels in Red Sea, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis Face Off in 1-on-1 Debate After Chris Christie Withdraws from Race, Far-Right GOP Lawmakers Break with Speaker Mike Johnson over Congressional Budget Deal, Police in Ecuador Arrest 330 People Amid State of Emergency, Attacker Who Stabbed South Korean Opposition Leader Was Trying to Prevent Future Presidential Run, U.S…

UMMID (2024-01-11). Online campaign endorsing ICJ case against Israeli Genocide one of most signed. ummid.com The online campaign endorsing the South Africa petition at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) seeking to hold Israel accountable for the massacre and genocide of Palestinians in Gaza has become one of the most signed on change.org.

UMMID (2024-01-11). 'World that does not know…': Palestinian Journalist calls it a day with telling message. ummid.com Palestinian Journalist Anas Al-Najar Sunday January 07, 2024 announced he was quitting his profession with a telling message for the world which he described "does not know the meaning of empathy or humanity".

Staff (2024-01-11). Israel in ICJ dock: Legal eye says crimes of genocide in Gaza 'more than obvious'. muslimmirror.com THE HAGUE : — South African legal team to deliver statements on first day, followed by Israel's arguments the next day — 'Violations of international law and the commission of the crime of genocide are more than obvious,' Greek scholar Dimitris Kaltsonis tells Anadolu The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague will hear …

thecommunists (2024-01-11). Jury unanimously acquits Palestine Action's Balfour 2 who defaced statue. thecommunists.org Two Palestine Action activists, Gamze Sanli and Sally Woodward, were acquitted unanimously by a jury in Southwark crown court in December 2023, having been charged with criminal damage against a memorial after they doused the House of Commons' Arthur Balfour statue in red last year. To mark the 105th anniversary of Balfour's signing of his …

UMMID (2024-01-11). Thank You South Africa for filing case against Israeli Genocide at ICJ. ummid.com The peace loving people of the world thank South Africa for its courage! They hope that this significant step is a good initiative to hold Israel accountable for its action and to achieve an immediate ceasefire against the civilians of Palestine.

Tom Feeley (2024-01-11). Reality of Genocide in Gaza. informationclearinghouse.blog Mature Audience Only…

Tom Feeley (2024-01-11). First day of ICJ hearing on South Africa's genocide case against Israel. informationclearinghouse.blog The International Court of Justice hears South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. South Africa seeks an emergency order to stop Israeli military action, citing the violation of Palestinian rights. This is the first time Israel is being tried under the UN's Genocide Convention. The court has 15 judges and deals with disputes between countries.

Editor (2024-01-11). Calls to prosecute Israel for war crimes grow louder in Europe. mronline.org Anti-imperialist groups across Europe will observe January 13 as the Day of Action for Gaza, to mark the 100th day of Israel's ongoing genocidal war.

Yousef Fares (2024-01-11). Palestinians Collectively Return to North Gaza: 'We Will Not Be Displaced Twice'. orinocotribune.com Palestinian journalist Yousef Fares reports from Gaza for Al-Akhbar. | In the old streets of Gaza, the road connecting the northern governorate of Gaza with the eastern neighborhoods of the city, such as Al-Tuffah, Haraat al-Dara, and Shuja'iyya, has become the only route for the residents of the northern Gaza Strip to reach the western areas of the city. This is due to the constant attacks on the direct routes that traverse the western neighborhoods. Over the past few days, this road has been traveled by hundreds of families who have decided to return to the neighborhoods recently vacated by the occupation force…

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-01-11). Tall Tales and Murderous Restraint: Blinken on Gaza and Israel. Meaningless Statements on Control and Protection of Civilians. globalresearch.ca

A a (2024-01-11). EUA/Israel na areia movediàßa. strategic-culture.su

Patricia Harrity (2024-01-11). South Africa Lists the Genocidal Acts Committed By Israeli Forces in Gaza at the Hague. expose-news.com Today, January 11th, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) convened to deliberate on the unfolding crisis in Gaza. At the behest of South Africa, proceedings have commenced under the auspices of …

UMMID (2024-01-11). Watch: Rabbis storm UN Gen Assembly, asks US to stop vetoing peace. ummid.com Dozens of American Rabbis Tuesday January 09, 2024 stormed the UN General Assembly (UNGA) protesting the Israeli war in Gaza and asking the United States to stop misusing the veto power.

Graham Peebles (2024-01-11). Apartheid is Now Genocide. counterpunch.org Israel's criminal onslaught against Palestinians in Gaza has confirmed its status as a Rogue State; one of the world's leading Terrorist States; and revealed their long held intention to exterminate Palestinians and bury the 'Two State Solution' What was apartheid has become genocide; a campaign of hate. Palestinians, Arabs throughout the Middle East, and Muslims

Youssef Chouhoud (2024-01-11). An Overlooked and Undercounted Group of Arab American and Muslim Voters May have Outsized Impact on 2024 Presidential Election. counterpunch.org Though domestic issues tend to motivate most U.S. voters, the war in the Middle East may be the dominant issue in mind for an increasingly important voting block: Middle Eastern and Muslim Americans. Since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, members of these communities have watched the rising death toll and heard vivid

Debbie Mohnblatt (2024-01-11). International Diplomats Meet at Knesset To Discuss Postwar Strategies for Gaza. themedialine.org

Editor (2024-01-11). What Israel Faces at The Hague. scheerpost.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-01-11). We can end mass atrocities in Gaza and beyond. wagingnonviolence.org

Larry Johnson (2024-01-11). Israel, like the Fish, Dies by its Mouth. sonar21.com Israel is frantic about derailing South Africa's December 29 request that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issue an urgent order declaring that Israel was in breach of its obligations under the Genocide Convention. The initial hearing is set for Thursday, January 11 at the Hague. | Israel reacted with Israel rejected "with disgust" South Africa's genocide case against it, calling the case a baseles…

UMMID (2024-01-11). Genocide of Palestinians State Policy Nurtured At Highest Levels: South Africa at ICJ. ummid.com The South African lawyers while initiating the argument at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Thursday January 11, 2024 said the massacre of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip is part of a "State Policy" which is nurtured at the highest levels.

David Kattenburg (2024-01-11). South Africa presents the case against Israel's genocide in Gaza: Day 1 of South Africa v. Israel. mondoweiss.net In an exhaustive presentation, lawyers for South Africa presented its case to the International Court of Justice that Israel has failed to prevent and is continuing to commit acts of genocide against the Palestinian people of Gaza.

The Canary (2024-01-11). CAGE has called out the 'duplicity and hypocrisy' of the 'rules-based order' as it warns the ICJ won't 'deliver justice'. thecanary.co South Africa has accused Israel of breaching the UN Genocide Convention, arguing that even the deadly October 7 Hamas attack could not justify such alleged actions, as it launched a landmark case at the top UN court. However, advocacy group 'No justification' for Israel's 'breaches of the convention': | Pretoria has lodged an urgent appeal at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to force Israel to "immediately suspend" its military operations in Ga…

Amnesty International (2024-01-11). oPt: ICJ hearings over Israel's alleged breaches of the Genocide Convention a vital step to help protect Palestinian civilians [EN/AR]. reliefweb.int

The Media Line Staff (2024-01-11). South Africa Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza at UN Court. themedialine.org

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-01-11). 'Israel's' So-Called Third Phase of War — Withdrawing From Gaza, Invoking Regional Terror. orinocotribune.com By Julia Kassem — Jan 6, 2024 | All the while, with the Resistance Axis more emboldened, it is the US and "Israel" that face grim horizons, digging deeper their own grave. |

| On the 4th anniversary of the martyrdom anniversary of Hajj Qassem Soleimani, a paralyzing terror attack ripped the bustling streets of Kerman, Iran, where the IRGC resistance leader was commemorated with enormous crowds, murdering over 103 people and injuring over 211 others. | While formally claimed by Daesh, the terror attack comes in the middle of US and Israeli string of assassinations, ongoing terror attacks, and desire…

Michael Jansen (2024-01-11). The Gaza War Has Finished Off Israeli Impunity. globalresearch.ca

Yumna Patel (2024-01-11). An international law expert explains why South Africa's case at the ICJ is so important. mondoweiss.net A ruling by the International Court of Justice in favor of South Africa, which has accused Israel of genocide, could mean saving thousands of lives in Gaza. The alternative, however, could be devastating and further embolden Israeli violence.

Susan Roberts (2024-01-11). The Morality of the West on Trial. counterpunch.org This week South Africa will open its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. The indictment is based on the Genocide Convention of 1948 and alleges that Israel is perpetrating a genocide on the Palestinian people in Gaza. All that South Africa needs to prove at this short preliminary hearing

UMMID (2024-01-11). Who exactly is running Israel? Not Netanyahu at least. ummid.com Right-wing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not exactly run Israel. He is more of a manager, and not a very good one at that.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-11). Cuba Endorses South Africa's Case Against Israel at the ICJ. libya360.wordpress.com Cuba supports South Africa's claim before the International Court of Justice against Israel's genocide in Palestine Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates its deep concern at the continuing escalation of violence by Israel in the illegally occupied Palestinian territories, in flagrant violation of the Charter of the United…

Editor (2024-01-11). Why I risked prison to shut Elbit down. mronline.org The co-founder of Palestine Action writes about her and fellow activists' acquittal by a UK court for attempting to close down the Israeli arms firm's operations in Britain.

Democracy Now! (2024-01-11). Democracy Now! 2024-01-11 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 11, 2024; "Nowhere Is Safe in Gaza": South Africa Lays Out Genocide Case vs. Israel at World Court in The Hague; Palestinian Genocide Scholar & South African Lawyer on "Extreme Urgency" of World Court Case; Gaza War Fuels Climate Crisis: "Massive" Carbon Emissions from Israeli Bombing | Headlines for January 11, 2024; "Nowhere Is Safe in Gaza": South Africa Lays Out Genocide Case vs. Israel at World Court in The Hague; Palestinian Genocide Scholar & South African Lawyer on "Extreme Urgency" of World Court Case; Gaza War Fuels Climate…

Staff (2024-01-11). "Nowhere Is Safe in Gaza": South Africa Lays Out Genocide Case vs. Israel at World Court in The Hague. democracynow.org South Africa began to make its case Thursday at the International Court of Justice that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. In their opening statements, South Africa's lawyers argued that the sheer scale of Israel's violence, which has so far killed more than 23,000 people since October 7, is part of a political and military strategy aimed at the destruction of Palestinian life, using statements from top Israeli leaders to show genocidal intent. Israel and the United States have both vehemently rejected the charges. South Africa is seeking a provisional measure from the top U.N…

The Canary (2024-01-11). A global march for Palestine is happening as South Africa's BoD accuses its government of 'antisemitism'. thecanary.co As Israel faces the charge of genocide at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), protests are planned in more than 60 cities, in at least 36 countries, across 6 continents. With this, the seventh national march for Palestine in London on Saturday 13 January is part of a global day of action mobilising for a full ceasefire in Gaza. Meanwhile, South Africa's Jewish Board of Deputies has accused its government of antisemitism over genocide accusations. | Israel: genocide 101?: | Currently, lawyers for South Africa are presenting their case at the UN's top court in the Hague, where the country lodged an ur…

Anuradha Chenoy (2024-01-11). The Israeli Genocide in Gaza and the International Court of Justice (ICJ). globalresearch.ca

Adam Johnson (2024-01-11). Coverage of Gaza War in the New York Times and Other Major Newspapers Heavily Favored Israel, Analysis Shows. globalresearch.ca

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-11). Israeli Army Ordered Mass Hannibal Directive on October 7. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle An investigation from Israel's leading newspaper indicates Israel deliberately killed many of its own civilians and soldiers during Hamas' Operation Al-Aqsa Flood to prevent them being taken captive back to Gaza. The Israeli military implemented the "Hannibal Directive" during Hamas' attack on 7 October, killing its own civilians and soldiers to prevent Hamas…

UMMID (2024-01-11). 'Got raped by his eyes': Israel finally finds 'evidence' of Hamas sexual assault. ummid.com Desperately pursuing the world to believe that the Palestinian Resistance Fighters during their Operation Al Aqsa Flood Oct 7, 2023 committed sexual assault, the Zionists have come with another bizarre interview to establish their unfounded claims.

Keren Setton (2024-01-11). Israeli Security Forces Carefully Watch for Presence of Islamic State but Find It Has Little Support in the Country. themedialine.org

Staff (2024-01-11). Palestinian Genocide Scholar & South African Lawyer on "Extreme Urgency" of World Court Case. democracynow.org We speak with guests in Johannesburg and Jerusalem about South Africa's landmark case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, where judges are being asked to intervene to stop a genocide. "What essentially South Africa is calling for is a ceasefire in Gaza," says South African human rights lawyer Kaajal Ramjathan-Keogh. We also speak with Palestinian genocide scholar Maha Abdallah, who says there is "extreme urgency" for the world to stop the bloodshed. "The court must immediately act," Abdallah says.

Editor (2024-01-11). Watch: 22-Minute Speech Details Israeli Officials' Genocidal Statements at ICJ. scheerpost.com

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-11). Israel's Well-Oiled PR Machine Collapses. libya360.wordpress.com Ali Choukeir Hasbara, a Hebrew term uniquely associated with Israel's global propaganda efforts, has utterly failed to counter the pro-Palestinian narrative in the Gaza war. As a frontline tool for Tel Aviv's national security strategy, losing its Hasbara power is equal to losing its qualitative military edge. "Israel condemns South Africa's decision to play advocate…

Jake Johnson (2024-01-11). 'No one is spared': South Africa presents genocide case against Israel at ICJ. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in South African representatives argued before the International Court of Justice on Thursday that Israel is engaged in a genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip, subjecting the enclave to "merciless" bombing with the clear intent to wipe out the Palestinian population. | "They have deplored anyone feeling sorry for the uninvolved Gazans, asserting repeatedly that there are…

Abayomi Azikiwe (2024-01-11). United States and Britain Threaten to Bomb Yemen in Defense of Gaza Genocide. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Paul Larudee (2024-01-11). South Africa's Charges of Genocide Against Israel: The World Court Judges' Vote Is Political, Not Legal. Neither "Evidence" Nor "Law" (The Genocide Convention) Will Convict Israel. globalresearch.ca

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-11). South Africa Presents its Case Against Israel at the ICJ. libya360.wordpress.com The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, holds public hearings on the request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by South Africa in the case South Africa v. Israel. Watch the full proceedings of the first day at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) hearing for South…

thecommunists (2024-01-11). Huda Ammori: Why I risked prison to shut Elbit down. thecommunists.org This article is reproduced from Declassified UK, with thanks. The video above shows footage of Palestine Action's successful campaign to close down Elbit's central London HQ. ***** During Israel's intensified genocide of the Palestinian people, I was sitting in the dock of a court facing 11 charges for disrupting the production of weapons used to …

Editor (2024-01-11). Israeli Lawmakers Reaffirm Genocidal Rhetoric on Eve of ICJ Trial. scheerpost.com

reliefweb.int (2024-01-11). oPt: Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel – reported impact, 10 January 2024 at 23:59. reliefweb.int

WSWS (2024-01-11). Interview with New York City educator at Yemeni-American demonstration for Palestine. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site spoke to a New York City public school educator at a protest against Israeli/US genocide against Gaza and military operations in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden in the "Little Yemen" neighborhood in the Bronx.

WSWS (2024-01-11). Oppose the frame-up of the Toronto "Peace 11"! All charges must be dropped against anti-genocide, pro-Palestinian activists! wsws.org The persecution of the 11 in relation to a protest against the Indigo bookstore CEO's support for the Israel Defense Forces is part of a global crackdown on protests against the ongoing genocide in Gaza and efforts to smear those opposed to Israel's onslaught as antisemitic.

WSWS (2024-01-11). Sri Lanka joins US-led coalition in Red Sea amid Gaza genocide. wsws.org The Wickremesinghe government's decision to join Washington's latest provocations in the Middle East is another demonstration of Colombo's subservience to US imperialism.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-01-11). Israel asesina a cuatro miembros de Media Luna Roja Palestina. telesurtv.net El ente palestino condenó enérgicamente el asesinato y precisó que otras dos personas resultaron heridas.

teleSUR, MS (2024-01-11). Israel asesina a joven palestino que había sido liberado. telesurtv.net El joven palestino de 25 años había sido liberado recientemente por Israel y falleció tas una incursión militar sionista en la Cisjordania ocupada.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2024-01-11). Siria exige presión internacional para lograr paz en Gaza. telesurtv.net El representante de Siria protestó contra las repetidas y sangrientas agresiones del régimen sionista contra infraestructuras vitales de su país.

Staff (2024-01-11). Cuba apoya la demanda de Sudáfrica ante la Corte Internacional de Justicia contra el genocidio de Israel en Palestina. cubadebate.cu Cuba expresa su apoyo a la solicitud de la República de Sudáfrica de iniciar un procedimiento contra Israel en la Corte Internacional de Justicia, en relación con las violaciones por parte de ese país de sus obligaciones en virtud de la Convención para la Prevención y la Sanción del Delito de Genocidio.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN (2024-01-11). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Más de 90 días se han cumplido de los ataques continuos de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.

teleSUR, MS (2024-01-11). Sudáfrica acusa a Israel ante la CIJ por actos de genocidio. telesurtv.net El equipo de expertos jurídicos y académicos sudafricanos denunció las atrocidades de Israel en suelo palestino ocupado.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM, YSM (2024-01-11). Apoyo masivo a la demanda de Sudáfrica en la CIJ contra Israel. telesurtv.net El próximo 11 de enero la (CIJ) celebrará, en la ciudad holandesa de La Haya, la primera audiencia para examinar la demanda presentada contra Tel Aviv.

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-11). Protests demanding Israel cease fire continue across Australia. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-11). South Africa's genocide case against Israel is strong, but politics will decide. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-11). Australians keep mobilising for Palestine, against Israel's genocide. greenleft.org.au

Malik Miah, Barry Sheppard (2024-01-11). United States: Washington isolated in its support for Israel. greenleft.org.au When the overwhelming majority of world governments call for a cease fire, it indicates Israel and its key ally the United States are under intense pressure from below, argue Malik Miah and Barry Sheppard.

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-11). After Israel's latest killings, journalists need to 'take a stand' over the Gaza carnage. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-11). Australia must support South Africa's International Court of Justice case against Israel. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-11). As pressure mounts for Palestine, more councils take a stand for ceasefire. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-11). Australia's selective use of foreign fighter laws in Israel's war on Gaza. greenleft.org.au

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-01-11). Italia: Carta abierta contra el genocidio en Palestina. indybay.org Italia, 8 de diciembre de 2023 | ARTES ITALIANAS UNIDAS PARA PALESTINA: Carta abierta contra el genocidio en Palestina…

Angela (2024-01-11). Saturday 1/13: Oakland Port Shutdown for Palestine! indybay.org Port of Oakland | Oakland, CA…

Angela (2024-01-11). Saturday 1/13: San Diego Rally for Gaza. indybay.org Plaza De Panama, Balboa Park | San Diego, CA…

Angela (2024-01-11). Sunday 1/14: Long Beach: Global Kite Flight in Solidarity with Gaza. indybay.org Bixby Park Annex | Long Beach, CA…

Community Outpour (2024-01-11). Protesters Block Streets in Palo Alto for Gaza. indybay.org Vigil for ceasefire in Gaza on Sunday January 7 in Palo Alto, CA.

Abu Ilyas al Bibi (2024-01-11). Fake Chaos: "Fauda" – the so-called organization of Palestinian anarchists. indybay.org

Angela (2024-01-11). Tuesday 1/16: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…

indybay (2024-01-11). Thursday 1/18: Animal Rights Rally and March for Free Palestine. indybay.org Sproul Plaza, Berkeley…

Justice For All (2024-01-11). Attention All Palestinians : Submit Your Cases To The ICC. indybay.org ùêìùê°ùêû ùêéùêüùêüùê¢ùêúùêû ùê®ùêü ùê≠ùê°ùêû ùêèùê´ùê®ùê¨ùêûùêúùê&AEli…

Angela (2024-01-11). Tuesday 1/16: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Pacific Media Watch (2024-01-10). This genocide is being live-streamed. We can't say we didn't know. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone How is anyone still talking about October 7? What Israel has done since October 7 is many times worse than what happened on that day by any conceivable metric; the only way to feel otherwise is to believe Israeli lives are worth many times more than Palestinian lives. How is Israeli…

Tanupriya Singh (2024-01-10). Israel scrambles as support for South Africa's case at the Hague increases. peoplesdispatch.org On January 11, the International Court of Justice will hear South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. Pretoria has received support from a growing list of countries as Israel's ongoing bombardment has killed over 23,000 Palestinians.

Tanupriya Singh, People's Dispatch. (2024-01-10). Support Grows For South Africa's Case Against Israel. popularresistance.org Bolivia has joined the ranks of countries who support South Africa's historic case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The Hague is set to initiate public hearings on the matter on January 11. | In a statement on January 7, the Bolivian government recognized "that South Africa took a historic step in the defense of the Palestinian people, a leadership and effort that should be accompanied by the international community that clamors for the respect for life". | Bolivia was among the countries, including South Africa and Bangladesh, who had submitted an appea…

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2024-01-09). Piercing The Veil Of Impunity That Allows Israel To Commit Genocide. popularresistance.org On January 11 and 12, the International Court of Justice, also called the World Court, will hear testimony in South Africa's case charging the state of Israel with genocide. Organizations around the world are mobilizing to press their governments to support South Africa publicly and through Declarations of Intervention in the hope that Israel will be held accountable and that effective actions will be taken to protect the rights and lives of people in Palestine. Clearing the FOG speaks with Suzanne Adely, president of the National Lawyers Guild, about the Genocide Convention, the new International Coalition to St…

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