Palestine

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Deprivation of Liberty in Times of Occupation: What Treatment Should Palestinian Detainees Receive Under International Law?

Israel enforces a differentiated justice systems in Occupied Palestinian Territories for Israeli settlers and Palestinian nationals. Palestinian nationals are subject to deprivation of liberty grounded in criminal and security offences that can only be reviewed by Military Courts. While such distinction is, to a very limited extent, compatible with the Fourth Geneva Convention, the treatment and procedural safeguards that Israel provide to Palestinian detainees contravenes various obligations of Israel under such convention.

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State Business: Israel’s Misappropriation of Land Through Settler Violence

This article examines how settler violence in the occupied West Bank functions as a tool of dispossession and territorial consolidation. It argues that repeated attacks, lack of accountability, and state-backed infrastructure expansion are creating coercive conditions that force Palestinians from their land. The piece highlights how violence and governance together sustain ongoing displacement and settlement growth.

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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.

Photo Source: Image showing people walking through a heavily destroyed urban area in Gaza. Jaber Jehad Badwan, via CC portal.
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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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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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Terrorism for Some, Tolerance for Others: Proscribing Palestine Action in the Age of Reform UK

This article examines Poland’s EU-funded migrant integration centres programme and the refusal of Małopolska province to participate. It highlights how political rhetoric around migration can undermine integration efforts and expose migrants to discrimination, exclusion, and rights violations. The piece argues that integration centres are essential for dignity, access to services, and social cohesion.

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EU Exporting Death: Arms Trade, Legal Gaps and Ethical Failure in Yemen and Gaza

This article examines the responsibility of EU states in supplying arms that contribute to human rights violations in conflict zones like Yemen and Gaza. Despite legal frameworks such as the Arms Trade Treaty and EU regulations, arms exports continue to fuel humanitarian crises and civilian suffering. The analysis highlights gaps in enforcement, raising serious concerns about accountability and ethical responsibility in global arms trade.

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