Michael Lynk

Michael Lynk, the former Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian Territories, and Mark Kersten, a human rights expert, dive into Canada’s hesitant approach to recognizing a Palestinian state. They discuss the implications of Canada abstaining from a recent UN resolution and the contradictions in its peacekeeping self-image. The conversation highlights the evolving political pressures on Canadian foreign policy, and the urgent need for a more proactive stance that prioritizes human rights and international responsibilities.

Former UN Special Rapporteur Michael Lynk discusses ICC's requests for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders accused of war crimes. Topics include legal complexities, evidence needed for charges, criticism from Hamas, ICC's pursuit beyond Africa, Israeli officials' opposition to warrants, and implications of ICC jurisdiction over non-member states.