Nearly 18,885 children killed in Gaza since October 2023 — a grave violation of international humanitarian law.

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.

Proposed Law on the Execution of Palestinian Prisoners

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 Issues Research Paper Warning Against the Legalization of Killing Palestinian Prisoners

The Hague Initiative for Law and Justice issued a paper warning against an Israeli draft law imposing the death penalty on Palestinian prisoners, describing it as a discriminatory measure that violates international humanitarian law and the right to life, and calling for international accountability.

The Hague Initiative for Law and Justice Sends a Legal Briefing to International Figures on the Risks of UN Security Council Resolution 2803 Concerning the “Trump Plan” for Gaza.

The Hague Initiative for Law and Justice has sent a legal briefing to influential international figures, warning of the serious legal risks posed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803 in support of the “Trump Plan” for Gaza. The Initiative stressed that the resolution lacks sufficient guarantees for the protection of civilians and contradicts international humanitarian law and the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, calling for any solution to strictly adhere to international law and relevant UN resolutions.