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Stephanie van den Berg @svdberg.bsky.social · 16d

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.

www.reuters.com

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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 22d

Many thanks to friends and colleagues for the helpful conversations about the topic, as well as to the excellent editorial team at Just Security.

@tmcasser.bsky.social | #sanctions #genocideconvention #obligationtoprevent

James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 22d

In light of Israel's renewed attack on Gaza City, as well as the hugely important recent findings of the Commission of Inquiry, it is particularly urgent for states to consider what steps international law requires them to take.

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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 22d

I conclude that states are entitled to take numerous different measures against Israel in line with international law. Secondly, I argue that the obligation to prevent genocide will, in many contexts, require the creation of sanctions, particularly where other measures (e.g., diplomacy) have failed.

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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 22d

Taking stock of recent calls to take sanctions against Israel for its violations of international law in Palestine, I set out a framework for answering two key questions: what can states do? And, what must they do?

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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 22d

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

Access it below ⤵️

Just Security @justsecurity.org · 22d

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...

Sanctions against Israel: An International Law Perspective

An examination of proposed sanctions against Israel, the legal framework for sanctions, and States’ obligation to prevent genocide.

www.justsecurity.org

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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 24d

📢 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...

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Adil Haque @adhaque.bsky.social · Sep 4

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.

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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · Sep 3

✏️ 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 · Aug 18

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

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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · Aug 18

🔊 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 · Aug 18

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

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Shane Darcy @shanedarcy.bsky.social · Aug 14

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.

www.jpost.com

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Adil Haque @adhaque.bsky.social · Aug 5

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."

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Dr Melanie O'Brien @drmelob.bsky.social · Aug 4

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...

www.jurist.org

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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · Jul 30

For more detail (in Dutch) see here: nos.nl/nieuwsuur/ar...

Nederlandse sancties Israël vooral symbolisch, 'maar wel unicum in relatie'

Om daadwerkelijk effect te hebben, moeten de sancties vanuit de Europese Unie of de Verenigde Naties komen, zegt sanctierechtadvocaat Yvo Amar.

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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · Jul 30

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.

www.reuters.com

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · Jul 9

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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EJIL: Talk! @ejiltalk.bsky.social · Jun 23

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 ...

www.ejiltalk.org

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · Jun 16

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

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Markus Krajewski @krajewskimarkus.bsky.social · Jun 13

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...

www.ejiltalk.org

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AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · Jun 10

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

Itamar Ben Gvir (left) and Bezalel Smotrich, attend a special session of the Knesset in December 2022.

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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · Jun 6

Notably, the terms of Morrison (UK) and Hofmański (Poland) have both ended, which would leave Guillou (France) and Prost (Canada) as the only two serving judges involved in the relevant decisions that haven't been sanctioned.

James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · Jun 6

This would leave Guillou (France) from the Pre-Trial Chamber in the Palestine Situation, and Hofmański (Poland), Morrison (UK), and Prost (Canada) from the Appeals Chamber in the Afghanistan Situation as the judges from the decisions in question that weren't sanctioned. But perhaps I am mistaken?

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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · Jun 6

My provisional understanding was that two judges (Alapini-Gansou and Hohler) were targeted regarding the 2024 Palestine Situation arrest warrants decision, while Ibáñez Carranza and Bossa were targeted for the 2020 Appeals Chamber judgement in the Afghanistan Situation.

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Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law @yearbookofihl.bsky.social · Jun 5

📅 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 · Apr 30

📢 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

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Daniel Hurst @danielhurst.bsky.social · Jun 4

“I’ve spoken to a few of my colleagues at the [ICC], some of them American, who have actually resigned from their positions in the court to be able to go back to the US to avoid criminal prosecution,” says an Australian former special adviser on war crimes. More: www.crikey.com.au/2025/06/04/d...

Australian officials held talks with Trump administration about ICC sanctions — and fears for Aussies

Senior DFAT officials engaged the Trump administration over how its sanctions on the International Criminal Court may impact Australians, documents reveal.

www.crikey.com.au

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