Israel Applies "Human Shield" Charge to Every Inch of Gaza / Neve Gordon
Jul 23, 2024
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Neve Gordon discusses Israel's 'human shield' accusation in Gaza as a legal justification for genocide. The podcast explores the manipulation of rules of war, international legal order, and accusations of war crimes in the conflict. It also touches on US selectivity in applying laws, impact on healthcare in Gaza, and the need to rethink international humanitarian law in the face of climate change.
The manipulation of international laws by powerful states like Israel to legitimize violence and maintain dominance.
The media's role in echoing Israeli military claims of using human shields and justifying attacks on civilian areas.
The concept of human shields in conflict zones raises concerns about accountability and the distortion of legal justifications for military actions.
Deep dives
Israeli Military Actions and Human Rights Violations in Palestine
Israel's military actions in Palestine, particularly in Gaza, have raised concerns about violations of human rights and humanitarian law. The international community, including the International Court of Justice, has condemned Israel's occupation and illegal settlements in the Palestinian territories. Despite these rulings, the situation remains grim, with civilian casualties and ongoing attacks on hospitals and safe areas.
Media Narratives and Cover-Up of Atrocities in Gaza
The media's role in echoing Israeli military claims of using human shields and justifying attacks on civilian areas, including hospitals, has sparked controversy. Reports of mass graves and accusations of human shields have been used to justify Israeli attacks, raising questions about the credibility of such claims and the consequences on civilian populations.
Legal Implications of Human Shielding Allegations
The concept of human shields in conflict zones has become a contentious issue, with implications for international humanitarian law. Israel's use of human shielding allegations to legitimize attacks in civilian areas raises concerns about accountability and the distortion of legal justifications for military actions. The situation in Gaza highlights the challenges of applying humanitarian law effectively amid ongoing conflict and human rights violations.
International Legal Order and Criticism
The podcast episode discusses the manipulation of international laws by powerful states like Israel to justify acts of violence and maintain dominance. The speaker questions the consequences if the international legal order collapses, emphasizing the importance of these laws in regulating powerful entities' actions and preventing unrestrained violence.
Hotel Bombing in Jerusalem
The episode recounts the 1946 King David Hotel bombing in Jerusalem by the Irgun group, led by Menachem Begin. The attack targeted the British Mandate of Palestine headquarters and resulted in 91 fatalities, sparking outrage and discussions on strategic attacks in the region. The bombing's aftermath led to increased tensions, contributed to the British withdrawal, and paved the way for the establishment of the State of Israel.
Neve Gordon on his Jewish Currents article (co-authored with Nicola Perugini), "A Legal Justification for Genocide." "Rotten History" by Renaldo Migaldi follows the interview.
Check out Neve's article here: https://jewishcurrents.org/human-shields-gaza-israel-a-legal-justification-for-genocide
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