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Feb 2024
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Is Israel in breach of the UN court's ru...

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Is Israel in breach of the UN court's ruling? The International Court of Justice ordered its military to end acts of genocide, as well as prevent incitement to commit genocidal acts. But with more Palestinians killed in Gaza every day, who can force Israel to comply?

In this episode:

  • Yousef al Hammash, Advocacy officer, Norwegian Refugee Council.

  • Mouin Rabbani, Co-editor, Jadaliyya.
  • Neve Gordon, International Law Professor, Queen Mary University.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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