President of ICJ accused Israel of ‘ethnic cleansing by terror and organized massacres’
The recent accusations levied by Nawaf Salam, the President of the International Court of Justice, against Israel for ‘ethnic cleansing by terror and organized massacres’ have ignited a firestorm of controversy and debate. This ruling, which declares Gaza as occupied without a physical presence and the West Bank as de facto annexed, has deep implications for the future of the region. The fuel it has added to the fire of right-wing Israelis advocating for actual annexation of the West Bank raises serious concerns about the escalating tensions in the area.
As a casual observer of international affairs, it is difficult to ignore the glaring biases and political motivations that seem to underline such a monumental decision.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker