While it is understandable why Israel would want to strengthen its ties with Azerbaijan in the name of realpolitik, what is not clear is why they would want to do so at the expense of human rights.
The enforcement of the Geneva Conventions lies in states themselves, and therein lies the weak spot in IHL: The laws seem to protect on paper but are difficult to enforce in practice.
The UN, entrusted with safeguarding human rights and global justice, now risks becoming a mouthpiece for Hamas propaganda rather than confronting reality.
Khalil's arrest has been met with staunch opposition, while the massacre in Syria is legitimized; the West's double standards are the height of hypocrisy.
American Jews should ensure that Khalil is given full protection of the law, ensuring that their future rights under that law are protected, too.
Tehran began using aerial drone surveillance and a new facial recognition software in April 2024 to monitor hijab compliance in public spaces.
Ahmed also references other countries such as Sudan and Syria where there are ongoing humanitarian crises, accusing the UN body of only acknowledging such crises where Israel could be blamed.
Cotler worked as a McGill University law professor and was recognized as an eminent scholar of constitutional law, international law, and human rights law.
Intentional or not, the human rights regime has facilitated the Hamas agenda and hindered those that seek to stop them.
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