The UN Security Council and the Veto: Why Resolutions on Palestine Keep Failing
How the UN Security Council veto — used by the US ~50 times on Israel/Palestine — has blocked accountability and shaped the conflict’s legal reality.
The Status of Jerusalem in International Law
Jerusalem’s international law status explained: from the 1947 corpus separatum plan to UNSC resolutions 252 and 478 and Trump’s contested 2017 recognition.
The Rome Statute and the ICC’s Palestine Investigation
A close look at the ICC Palestine investigation — from the 2015 Rome Statute accession to the 2024 arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.
The 2024 ICJ Advisory Opinion: What It Said, What It Means, What Comes Next
The ICJ’s July 2024 advisory opinion declared Israel’s occupation unlawful under international law. Here’s what the Court said and what it means for Palestine.
Diplomatic Recognition of Palestine: Which Countries, Why, and What It Means
Over 145 states grant diplomatic recognition to Palestine. This guide explains who recognizes Palestine, why it matters, and what the holdouts reveal about global power.
The Separation Wall: Route, Impact, and the 2004 ICJ Ruling
The separation wall ICJ ruling of 2004 declared Israel’s barrier illegal under international law. Here’s what the wall does, where it runs, and what followed.
Jewish Settlements in the Occupied Territories: History, Growth, and Legal Status
A documented history of Israeli settlements in the occupied territories — their legal status under Geneva Convention IV, UNSC 2334, and the ICJ’s 2024 advisory opinion.
The Role of International Law in Settlement Legality
How Geneva Convention IV, UNSC Resolution 2334, and the ICJ’s 2024 ruling combine to establish international law settlement illegality.