The Report:  Register for Herbst Interview, Azzaz & Ashrawi Webinars; Two Days at the ICJ - S. Africa vs. Israel

THE REPORT

To Friends of ICAHD-USA

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of Israeli apartheid, supporting the One Democratic State Campaign.

January 13, 2024

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critical Palestine-Israel news, cutting edge analyses,
opportunities for solidarity, and the work of ICAHD in the United States.

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Indiana Center for Middle East Peace &  ICAHD-USA present:

"Israel, South Africa, Genocide
and the International Court of Justice"

Wednesday, January 24, 1:00pm ET

Register HERE

South Africa sued Israel for genocide in the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) late last year.  On January 11 and 12, the Court heard its initial arguments on South Africa’s claim for preliminary relief, styled Provisional Measures.
Robert Herbst and Michael Spath will be discussing the case and its political, moral and religious implications for Palestinians, Israelis, and their American supporters in our first webinar of 2024.
Viewers will get some understanding of (1) how genocide is defined in the Genocide Convention to which South Africa and Israel are both signatories, (2) the allegations of genocidal intent and genocidal acts detailed in South Africa’s 84 page complaint, styled an Application, which has now also been joined by others, including Turkey and Malaysia, (3) Israel’s response, (4) the nature of these proceedings before the ICJ, its jurisdiction and possible outcomes.  Come join us!

Robert Herbst is a member of Jewish Voice for Peace, as well as a veteran international human rights attorney, arguing cases in Sierra Leone and other countries.  He and Michael Spath are co-chairs of ICAHD-USA.

Michael Spath is the Executive Director of the Indiana Center for Middle East Peace and a member of UCC-PIN and the Global Kairos for Justice Coalition.  He and Robert Herbst are co-chairs of ICAHD-USA.

"What's next?

That all changed—again—in October 2023. As the cycle of violence and pain escalates, reaching levels of loss and horror that for many have been unimaginable, many of us find ourselves asking, “Will there ever be an end to the suffering and the losses?  Will the people of the land ever achieve a lasting peace based on equality and a future of dignity for both peoples?”
As a response, we invite you to join us for the following webinars addressing these questions

A Conversation with
Omar Razzaz

Wednesday, January 17, 1:00pm ET
REGISTER HERE
(deadline January 15)

Omar Razzazis a Jordanian politician who served as the 42nd Prime Minister of Jordanfrom June, 2018 to October 12, 2020. Born in Al-Salt, Razzaz began his schooling in Amman , later continuing his studies abroad. He has been director of several national and international institutions and Minister of Education before his designation as Prime Minister.

A Conversation with
Dr. Hanan Ashwari

Thursday, January 18, 12:00 noon ET
REGISTER HERE
(Deadline January 16)

Dr. Hanan Ashrawiis a member of the PLO's Leadership Committee, serving as the official spokesperson of the Palestinian delegation during the Madrid Peace Conference of 1991. In 1996, Dr. Ashrawi was appointed as the Palestinian Authority Minister of Higher Education and Research. She was elected to the Palestinian Legislative Councilrepresenting Jerusalem in 1996 and was re-elected in 2006. She was elected as member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization  (PLO) in 2009 and 2018, becoming the body's first female member.

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A CONVERSATION WITH ROBERT HERBST

UPCOMING WEBINARS

"What's next?

And what happens when the fighting stops?"

For many of us, praying for Peace in the Middle East seems like a prayer we have always prayed, much like praying before a meal or before going to sleep at night.

South Africa presents the case against Israel’s genocide in Gaza: Day 1 of South Africa v. Israel

In an exhaustive presentation, lawyers for South Africa presented its case to the International Court of Justice that Israel has failed to prevent and is continuing to commit acts of genocide against the Palestinian people of Gaza.

ICJ genocide case: What are Israel’s arguments and do they hold up?

Israel defended itself from South Africa’s accusations of genocide in a three-hour long session on Friday.” Thank you for your continuing support

— ICAHD (icahd.org)
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