Earlier this month a global protest movement, sustained diplomatic pressure and historic legal interventions brought about a long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza. With many hopeful that the cessation in hostilities will become permanent (though there are already signs Israel is not respecting the ceasefire), the world’s focus has begun to slowly shift towards holding the perpetrators of the genocide accountable. Will the progress made in 2024 towards legally restricting and punishing Israeli leaders and soldiers deliver concrete action this year? We spoke to several legal experts to find out.
A historic year.
By all accounts, 2024 was a turning point in the fight to hold Israel, its politicians, military and government officials accountable for its violations of international law. ….more
