South Africa files genocide convention case at ICJ

The Organization of Port Dockers of Barcelona announced that members would not load or unload ships carrying war materials for Israel, positioning the action as opposition to violence.

Italian, Greek and Turkish transport unions jointly called for action to stop arms shipments to Israel and urged governments to impose an arms embargo.

A deal was announced for a four-day humanitarian pause and releases of hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian detainees held by Israel. UN officials welcomed the pause while warning that more action...

The agreed pause in fighting began at 7 a.m. local time. Aid entered via Rafah and the parties began exchanging hostages and Palestinian detainees. The pause was temporary, not a comprehensive...

Palestinian activists called for a global strike demanding a ceasefire in Gaza; supporters organised work stoppages, business closures and demonstrations in several countries. The scale differed by...

South Africa presented oral arguments seeking provisional measures under the Genocide Convention concerning Israel's conduct in Gaza.

Israel presented its response to South Africa's application for provisional measures at the International Court of Justice.

The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to take specified provisional measures under the Genocide Convention; it did not decide the merits of the genocide allegation.

The United States vetoed a draft Security Council resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.

CODEPINK Los Angeles and the Palestinian Feminist Collective organised an International Women’s Day march and rally focused on a Gaza ceasefire and reproductive justice. The organising announcement is...