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How does Israel’s AI-assisted targeting system in the Gaza Strip violate the principles of IHL?

The conflict between Israel and Palestine, rooted in over a century of historical and ideological disputes, has evolved with technological influences, particularly the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in military operations. Recent uses of AI, such as the AI Decision Support Systems (AI-DDS) by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) in the Gaza Strip, have enhanced targeting and surveillance capabilities. However, these developments raise significant legal and ethical concerns related to International Humanitarian Law (IHL), which aims to protect those not participating in hostilities. This article explores whether the employment of AI in warfare aligns with IHL principles, focusing on its implications within the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, despite Israel not having ratified crucial IHL protocols.

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Tunisia’s Human Rights Crackdown Intensifies State Violence Against Civil Society Workers

This article examines Tunisia’s escalating crackdown on civil society, where NGOs and human rights defenders face arbitrary detention, financial restrictions, and legal harassment. It highlights a broader decline in democratic freedoms and increasing state control under the pretext of national security. The situation raises serious concerns about shrinking civic space and violations of fundamental rights.

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International Crossroads on Palestine

In recent months, international diplomacy around Gaza has intensified, yet conditions on the ground continue to deteriorate. While world leaders announced new political initiatives, displacement and humanitarian collapse have persisted across the Strip. The contrast between renewed diplomatic efforts and the reality faced by civilians has only deepened, underscoring the fragility of current negotiations and the failure of existing mechanisms to halt the violence.

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One Standard for Us, Another for Them: Assessing the ECtHR’s Approach to Article 3 Violations in the Context of Asylum and Gender-Based Violence

The article “One Standard for Us, Another for Them: Assessing the ECtHR’s Approach to Article 3 Violations in the Context of Asylum and Gender-Based Violence” examines how the European Court of Human Rights interprets protections against torture and inhuman or degrading treatment under Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights in asylum cases involving gender-based violence. It argues that the Court’s jurisprudence sometimes reflects inconsistencies in evaluating the risks faced by asylum seekers, particularly women fleeing gender-based harm. The analysis highlights concerns that differing evidentiary standards and judicial reasoning can lead to unequal protection for vulnerable applicants, raising broader questions about fairness, consistency, and the effective safeguarding of human rights within Europe’s asylum framework.

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Maritime Law, Humanitarian Crisis, and the Gaza Blockade: The Case of the Global Sumud Flotilla

In October 2025, the Israeli navy intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian-led mission carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, in international waters. Amidst Israel’s ongoing naval blockade of the Gaza Strip, this operation has raised concerns regarding the legality of the siege and the erosion of international law. As millions of Palestinians face crisis, the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla exposes how humanitarian principles are being drowned beneath claims of security and self-defence.

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Cuba’s Internal Crisis: Seven Decades of Sanctions

More than sixty years after the Revolution, Cuba stands at a tipping point. The island faces a structural crisis marked by energy shortages, economic deterioration, and public health emergencies, revealing the limits of endurance within an already exhausted system.

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