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The Hague Initiative for Law and Justice
A specialized organization dedicated to promoting the rule of law and justice at the international level. We work to support legal initiatives and advocate for human rights...
Illusion of Justice:
“How Israel Has Demonstrated Its Unwillingness to Conduct Genuine Investigations into Genocide Crimes in the Gaza Strip.”
The report reviews Israeli investigative mechanisms and demonstrates their failure to deliver justice, affirming that they are formalistic procedures used to mislead the international community and entrench impunity.
A research paper entitled: The Draft Law on the Execution of Palestinian Prisoners- Legalizing Killing Under the Guise of Law
Prepared by: Waseem Al-Shanti (Lawyer and Legal Researcher) - January 2026
The Hague Initiative for Law and Justice - Global SolidarityRallies, October 24, 2025
Lawyers and human rights activists are organizing global solidarity marches in support of the International Criminal Court and the victims of genocide in Palestine
News
The Hague Initiative for Law and Justice Calls for Signatures on an International Petition in Support of the International Criminal Court and Against U.S. Sanctions
The Hague Initiative for Law and Justice Launches an Open Petition to Defend the Independence of the International Criminal Court
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October 15, 2026
The Hague Initiative referred a briefing to EU government representatives regarding their responsibility for violations at the Rafah Crossing.
The Hague Initiative for Law and Justice submitted a briefing to the European Union documenting Israeli violations during the partial reopening of the Rafah Crossing, including the denial of medical care to patients and acts of humiliation. The briefing called for an international investigation, full reopening of the crossing, and ensuring a fully Palestinian, civilian, and humanitarian management.
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February 4, 2026
The Hague Initiative Issues a Report Entitled “Illusion of Justice” and Affirms Israel’s Unwillingness to Investigate Genocide Crimes in Gaza.
The Hague Initiative for Law and Justice issued a human rights report entitled “Illusion of Justice,” concluding that Israel’s investigative mechanism into crimes committed in the Gaza Strip is formalistic and lacking independence, fails to meet international standards, and seeks to create a false appearance of accountability and mislead the international community, without delivering genuine justice. Based on legal analysis and documented testimonies, the report affirms that this deficiency amounts to “unwillingness” under Article 17 of the Rome Statute, thereby activating the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court to open an independent and in-depth investigation to hold those responsible for serious violations accountable.
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January 26, 2026
Press Releases
The Hague Initiative for Law and Justice Welcomes the Awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Judge Navi Pillay
The Hague Initiative for Law and Justice welcomed the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s announcement on 9 October 2026 awarding the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African judge and human rights advocate Navi Pillay in recognition of her contributions to advancing international justice.
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October 10, 2026
US Sanctions on the International Criminal Court Are an Attack on the Independence of International Justice and an Attempt to Perpetuate Impunity in Palestine.
The website of the Hague Initiative for Law and Justice publishes legal positions and statements on accountability for international crimes in Palestine. It supports the International Criminal Court and human rights defenders, and calls on states and international institutions to take practical legal measures that protect international justice.
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October 10, 2026
On the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, The Hague Initiative Issues a Fact Sheet on the State of Education in Gaza in the Context of Genocide
The Hague Initiative for Law and Justice has issued a legal fact sheet documenting the extensive damage to Gaza’s education system, the disruption of education, and its impact on students and education workers. The fact sheet calls for the protection of education, the preservation of the right to education, and the rehabilitation of damaged educational institutions.
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September 9, 2026
Reports & Studies
Fact Sheet: “The State of the Education System in the Gaza Strip in the Context of Genocide”
The Hague Initiative for Law and Justice has issued a legal fact sheet documenting the state of Gaza’s education system, the extensive damage to educational institutions, and the impact of disrupted education on students and education workers. The fact sheet calls for the protection of education, investigations and accountability, the rehabilitation of educational institutions, and measures to address the consequences of prolonged educational disruption.
U.S. Sanctions Imposed on the President of the International Criminal Court: An Assault on the Independence of International Justice and an Undermining of International Criminal Justice
U.S. Sanctions Imposed on the President of the International Criminal Court: An Assault on the Independence of International Justice and an Undermining of International Criminal Justice The Hague Initiative for Law and Justice affirmed that the sanctions imposed by the United States on officials of the International Criminal Court for carrying out their judicial duties constitute a serious interference with the independence of international justice. They threaten the principle of the rule of law and the Court’s ability to carry out its functions independently and impartially.
Genocide continues: a human rights report reveals that the ceasefire has become a cover for the continuation of crimes in the Gaza Strip.
A report confirms that the ceasefire in Gaza has not ended violations; military operations have continued and the humanitarian crisis has worsened, with a severe collapse in basic services and shortages of aid, amid urgent international calls for a comprehensive ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian access, and accountability.
Illusion of Justice:“How Israel Has Demonstrated Its Unwillingness to Conduct Genuine Investigations into Genocide Crimes in the Gaza Strip.”
A human rights report by the Hague Initiative for Law and Justice concludes that Israel’s investigative mechanism into crimes committed in the Gaza Strip is formalistic and lacks independence, fails to meet international standards, and is intended to create an illusion of accountability and mislead the international community, without leading to genuine accountability. The report affirms that this constitutes the condition of “unwillingness” under Article 17 of the Rome Statute, thereby granting the International Criminal Court jurisdiction to open an independent investigation.
The Draft Law on the Execution of Palestinian Prisoners: Legalizing Killing Under the Guise of Law (Research Paper)
A research paper authored by Wasim Al-Shanti warned against an Israeli draft law imposing the death penalty on Palestinian prisoners, describing it as a discriminatory measure that violates international law and the right to life, and calling for international accountability. 5 January 2026
