Fact Sheet: “The State of the Education System in the Gaza Strip in the Context of Genocide”

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

A Legal Reading of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 on the Gaza Plan

The paper reviews the most prominent legal loopholes in United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 regarding the so-called “Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza,” and examines the repercussions of these loopholes on Palestinian rights and national constants. It also outlines the serious legal risks arising from the establishment of a Peace Council and the deployment of international forces. The paper concludes with a general summary and a set of recommendations.

The assault on the Handala vessel

Legal Report Exposes Violations Against Handala Humanitarian Ship