🎙️ @chpaulussen.bsky.social and I spoke with our colleagues at the T.M.C. Asser Instituut about the ongoing and potential #sanctions against the #InternationalCriminalCourt.

Asser Institute@tmcasser.bsky.social · 3w ago

⚖️US sanctions are now targeting ICC officials, freezing assets, closing bank accounts and creating a chilling effect that reaches far beyond US borders. Read the interview with James Patrick Sexton and Christophe Paulussen on sanctions and international criminal justice. 🔗 tiny.cc/pmua101

🛡️ What does it take to protect civilians in war? And who is held accountable when the rules are broken? Join this Benjamin Ferencz lecture to hear from prominent scholars & international criminal law experts who will tackle these questions. 🔗 lnkd.in/eza-ZcdS #ArmedConflict #ProtectCivilians

🔔 Continuing our showcasing of the chapters from Volume 27 of the YIHL, this week we highlight Antonio Mariconda's chapter, which critiques the interpretations of IHL put forward by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to attempt to justify its attacks on or affecting healthcare in Gaza since 2023.

We begin with Zoi Lafazani's critical investigation of whether #sieges can qualify as attacks under #IHL and of the implications that such a qualification might entail. 🔗 Access the full chapter here: link.springer.com/chapter/10.1... #IHL #LOAC #siege | @tmcasser.bsky.social

⏳ Last call! Registration for the 2026 Advanced Summer Programme on Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism and the Rule of Law is closing soon. The programme offers practical insights into today's evolving counter-terrorism challenges. 📄 Register now: buff.ly/jl0XfjU

⚔️ Contemporary armed conflicts, such as in Gaza and Ukraine, have placed unprecedented pressure on the rules of international humanitarian law. The latest Volume of the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law, published w/ Springer, is out! 🔗 lnkd.in/eEPQWijn #IHL #LOAC #Gaza #Ukraine

📢 Our #callforabstracts for Volume 29 (2026) of the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law is now out! 📖 Theme: "International Humanitarian Law and Courts" 📅 Abstract deadline: 19 June 2026 More info here: docs.google.com/document/d/e... #IHL #LOAC | @tmcasser.bsky.social

NEW: Compensation to harmed individuals now formally included in the EUR 90 billion Ukraine support loan just agreed by EU. Recall that the loan is only repayable on receipt of war #reparations from Russia, giving the EU a direct interest in Russia paying up. www.consilium.europa.eu/fr/press/pre...

Council finalises €90 billion support loan to Ukraine

The EU demonstrates its unwavering support for Ukraine by setting up a €90 billion loan to help finance urgent budgetary and defence needs in 2026 and 2027.

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🚨 Volume 27 (2024) of the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law – "International Humanitarian Law under Pressure" – is now available! 🔗 Read the volume here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

📄 While the core principles of international humanitarian law remain constant, the way they are applied must evolve. Join us for a high-level examination of the recently updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention. Join us -> 🔗 lnkd.in/eryM2mFh

📢 Call for #Interns We are seeking two motivated interns for the events team at the T.M.C. Asser Institute to support trainings and public events. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply. 📩 Apply by 23 Nov 2025, 23:59 CET ➡️ Details & application: lnkd.in/e5d4g_fU #Internship #Events

Time for another #ICJ ruling! Advisory Opinion on Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, Other Int Organizations & Third States in & in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory dropping now.

Improving Fact-Finding for IHL and Harnessing Modern Technology | by Manuel Galvis and Marko Milanovic

Improving Fact-Finding for IHL and Harnessing Modern Technology

In the great majority of cases, state or non-state armed forces engaging in violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) do not attempt to justify their acts by offering different interpretation...

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Yesterday my colleagues and I wrote up the story that was floating around for a few days, lets see what's next www.reuters.com/world/europe...

Exclusive: US could hit entire International Criminal Court with sanctions soon

The United States is considering imposing sanctions as soon as this week against the entire International Criminal Court, putting the court's day-to-day operations in jeopardy in retaliation for investigations of suspected Israeli war crimes.

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Many thanks to @justsecurity.org for publishing my short article, "Sanctions against Israel: An International Law Perspective". Access it below ⤵️

Just Security@justsecurity.org · last yr.

Amid calls for States to issue sanctions against Israel, @jamespsexton.bsky.social argues that such sanctions are permissible under international law, and some are even required for States to fulfill their legal obligations to prevent genocide: www.justsecurity.org/120757/sanct...

📢 The recording of last week’s webinar, “Fifteen years of review: The Office of the Ombudsperson to the UN Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee”, is now available on the @tmcasser.bsky.social YouTube channel. 📹 Access the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWo5...

My government is now sanctioning three leading Palestinian human rights groups: (1) Al Haq Law in the Service of Mankind; (2) Al Mezan Center for Human Rights; (3) Palestinian Centre for Human Rights Utterly disgraceful.

✏️ There's still time to register for our upcoming Asser Institute webinar - "15 Years of Review: The Office of the Ombudsperson to the UNSC ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee" Details and sign-up below ⬇️

Asser Institute@tmcasser.bsky.social · last yr.

Join us on 9 September for a webinar with Mr. Richard Malanjum, the current Ombudsperson, and a panel of experts reflecting on counter-terrorism sanctions, delisting, and human rights protections. Register for free: lnkd.in/ev-FPdqq @jamespsexton.bsky.social

🔊 For those interested in #sanctions, #counterterrorism, and #humanrightslaw, sign up for our free webinar about the Office of the Ombudsperson to the UN Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee on 9 September 📅 Details below ⬇️

Asser Institute@tmcasser.bsky.social · last yr.

Join us on 9 September for a webinar with Mr. Richard Malanjum, the current Ombudsperson, and a panel of experts reflecting on counter-terrorism sanctions, delisting, and human rights protections. Register for free: lnkd.in/ev-FPdqq @jamespsexton.bsky.social

The first "major jail term" for an Israeli soldier relating to Gaza. A 7-month sentence and demotion. For grave beatings that "happened so many times and to so many different detainees". The Public Committee Against Torture in Israel called it "woefully inadequate" www.jpost.com/breaking-new...

IDF court sentences soldier who abused prisoners in Sde Teiman | The Jerusalem Post

Given that the defendant-soldier had spent around 80 days in prison after he was first arrested, he will now return to prison for around four and a half months.

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In December 2024, five months after an initial warning from Dutch intelligence, Lieutenant Cayley, a former military prosecutor, received a direct threat: "I was directly threatened, and I was told that I was an enemy of the state of Israel and I needed to watch my back."

Le Monde in English@english.lemonde.fr · last yr.

Israel-Gaza: The International Criminal Court in turmoil

UN SR on #Myanmar has criticised the Trump regime for withdrawing (successful) sanctions against entities & individuals facilitating the #Tatmadaw's arms trade. Such a blow to accountability for atrocity crimes. #intLaw www.jurist.org/news/2025/08...

UN expert criticizes US rollback of Myanmar sanctions as ‘unconscionable’

A UN expert criticized the US government on Wednesday for its rollback of sanctions against entities supplying weapons and other support to the Myanmar military junta, finding the move 'unconscionable...

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The Netherlands has followed the UK and several other states in creating travel bans against two Israeli ministers for, among others, inciting violence against Palestinians. The Dutch measures have been taken in light of disagreement at EU level regarding sanctions: www.reuters.com/world/middle...

Dutch summon Israeli ambassador, impose travel ban on ministers

The Dutch government will summon Israel's ambassador to the Netherlands to denounce the "unbearable and indefensable" situation in Gaza and has imposed travel bans on two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers, it said in a letter published late on Monday.

reuters.com

Trump administration says it is targeting Albanese for encouraging ICC war crime prosecution against Israel’s Netanyahu.

US sanctions UN expert Albanese over Israel criticism

Trump administration says it is targeting Albanese for encouraging ICC war crime prosecution against Israel’s Netanyahu.

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The Illegal Israeli-American Use of Force Against Iran: A Follow-Up | by Marko Milanovic

The Illegal Israeli-American Use of Force Against Iran: A Follow-Up

Yesterday, the United States joined Israel in its use of force against Iran by conducting a precision bombing operation targeting Iranian nuclear sites. Like Israel’s use of force before it, this use ...

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British officials lobbied the US government not to sanction UK nationals involved in Israel case, including Amal Clooney. However officials worry that more US sanctions are likely to come. www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-lobb... #ICC #USsanctions

As always right on time and fully to the point: Marko Milanovic (who never seems to sleep) on the attack by #Israel on #Iran @ejiltalk.bsky.social And to the cynics out there: Yes, it matters. It is the law. www.ejiltalk.org/is-israels-u...

Is Israel’s Use of Force Against Iran Justified by Self-Defence?

This morning, Israel launched a major military operation against Iran targeting its nuclear programme, including facilities, individual scientists and military leadership. In this post, I will provide...

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The UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway have announced sanctions against two Israeli ministers for "repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities", they said in a joint statement. u.afp.com/SGy5

📅 Just over a week left to submit an abstract for Volume 28 of the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law Details below ⬇️

Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law@yearbookofihl.bsky.social · last yr.

📢 Our #callforpapers for Volume 28 (2025) is now out! 📖 Theme: "Facts in International Humanitarian Law" 📅 Abstract deadline: 13 June More info: www.asser.nl/asserpress/d... #IHL #LOAC