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.

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.

The draft law permitting the execution of detainees violates Article 6 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), as it allows the imposition of the death penalty without judicial unanimity and relies solely on a majority decision, thereby undermining the judicial safeguards required for the application of this irreversible punishment.

The Hague Initiative calls on all European Union member states and institutions to suspend the EU–Israel Association Agreement in response to the European popular will demanding it.

The Hague Initiative for Law and Justice expresses its deep concern and strong condemnation of the Israeli Knesset’s final approval of the law authorizing the execution of Palestinian prisoners, passed with 62 votes in favor, 47 against, and one abstention.

With the passing of esteemed lawyer Georges-Henri Beauthier, Vice President of the International Legal Alliance, justice has lost one of its steadfast pillars and a courageous defender of human rights and Palestine. His legacy will remain a beacon for all who seek truth.

Global Call for International Justice Justice for the Victims of Genocide in Palestine The Hague Initiative for Law and Justice Foundation invites all lawyers and human rights defenders worldwide to join the Global Action for International Justice, in defense of the independence of the International Criminal Court and the rights of victims of genocide and crimes against humanity. Date: Friday, 24 October 2025 – 15:00 (CET) Location: In front of the International Criminal Court – The Hague, Netherlands