Use of Force, and International Humanitarian Law

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Israel Approves Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Exchange Plan

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Brianne Blain

Israel has approved the first phase of U.S.

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ICJ Delivers Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Obligations in OPT

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Özge Karsu

On October 22, 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered an advisory opinion, fol

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United States Senate Votes to Repeal 1991 and 2002 AUMFs

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Özge Karsu

On October 9, 2025, the United States Senate passed an amendment to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizat

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ICC Delivers First Trial Judgment in Darfur Situation

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Özge Karsu

On October 6, 2025, the International Criminal Court (ICC) delivered its first trial judgement in the Dar

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Trump Establishes White House Office for Special Peace Missions

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ASIL Staff

On June 30, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14311 establishing a White House Office for Special Pea

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UK High Court allows continued export of jet fighter components to Israel

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ASIL Staff

On June 30, 2025, the High Court of Justice’s King’s Bench Division ruled th

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US Bombs Three Iranian Nuclear Sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan

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ASIL Staff

On June 21, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced that American planes targeted and bombed three Iranian nuclear

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UN Human Rights Office Appeals for Urgent De-escalation as Israel-Iran Crisis Continues

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Alaa Hajyahia

On June 18, 2025, as the Israel-Iran crisis entered its sixth day, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif

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US Vetoes UN Security Council Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

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Alaa Hajyahia

On June 4, 2025, the United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza and for the “immediate and unconditi