The nuclear diplomacy of North Korea and Iran
Analysis: A future failure with one country could embolden the other “rogue” nation to abandon talks yet again.
Where to begin is a common question at the start of any project, and an investigation into the reciprocal relationship between North Korea and Iran vis-a-vis the nuclear issue is no different. Read more…
High Court overturns rabbinical divorce ruling
Woman appealed rabbinical court decision in 7-year divorce case to handle financial, property issues instead of family court.
The High Court of Justice on Tuesday vetoed the jurisdiction of the Rabbinical High Court in a divorce case regarding economic and property issues. Read more…
Is a preemptive strike on Syria’s WMD legal?
Analysis: Not all use of chemical weapons an immediate, massive disaster.
As news reports are rampant with the possibility of an Israeli or US strike on Syria’s chemical weapons, it is important to recall the law of armed conflict principles which come into play. Read more…
In fog of war, when are the media human shields?
Analysis: IDF and International Federation of Journalists have different interpretations of what constitutes a legitimate target.
From November 18-20 there were at least six incidents in which the IDF targeted media locations or vehicles. The fog of war hangs over the facts surrounding the incidents like an impenetrable shroud. Read more…
Legal analysis: Targeting Hamas police, media
Hamas has directed its armed police to aid in fighting the IDF.
Among the around 1,000 military targets of the strikes carried out by the IDF in Operation Pillar of Defense in the past five days have been police stations, media locations and political buildings. Read more…
Analysis: ICC on verge of playing in another league
Having celebrated its 10th anniversary in July 2012, the International Criminal Court is entering a critical phase which will test its staying power.
Having celebrated its 10th anniversary in July 2012, the International Criminal Court is entering a critical phase which will test its staying power. Read more…
Analysis: Palestinian ICC threat is overblown
Legal scholars have latched on to the ICC prosecutor’s decision to deny the Palestinians access to the ICC.
As this article goes to print, history is being made with a UN General Assembly vote to endorse the state of Palestine. Read more…
Analysis: Round 2 of ‘Israel, Palestine at the ICC’
If the PA obtains non-member nation status at the UN, it may again try to prosecute the Jewish state.
On April 3, 2012, Israel won round one of a crucial legal battle with the Palestinians, slamming the door shut on their attempt to bring Israeli soldiers and leaders before the International Criminal Court on war crimes charges. Read more…
Israeli ‘Madoff’ sentenced to 12 years in prison on NIS 57 m. fraud scheme
Eran Mizrahi, convicted of a fraud involving millions, will also have to pay half a million shekel in fines and to the victims.
Eran Mizrahi, a major investment fund manager also known as “the Israeli Madoff”, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Thursday for a NIS 57 million fraud and Ponzi scheme. Read more…
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