Thursday 3 September 2009

Le Monde Diplomatique

Can we enforce international law?

Israel’s culture of impunity

A Spanish court attempted to open a criminal investigation under international law into the killing of a Hamas leader in Gaza City. But the Spanish government backed off under US and Israeli pressure. Israel won’t investigate. Who can?

by Sharon Weill

Can we enforce international law?

Economic retaliation against Tel Aviv

This month the UN will publish the findings of its inquiry into Israel’s possible war crimes in Gaza in 2008-9. These are unlikely to lead to legal proceedings, so there are calls for boycott, divestment and sanctions to force Israel to comply with international law
by Willy Jackson


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