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LOL! Israel has attacked each and every of it's neighboring countries. They'll be happy to drop fuel instead of water. https://x.com/S2FUncensored/status/1915089653993967946
Oh wow, after 50 days of genocidal siege even Israel's biggest fanboys are getting pissed. https://x.com/GermanyDiplo/status/1915046083702710505
Flip that statement and you'll have your X account suspended in 60 seconds and the cops at your door in 60 minutes.
The post highlights how X’s algorithms amplify violent, genocidal rhetoric while suppressing pro-Palestine voices, a claim supported by historical reports of censorship and research on algorithmic amplification of divisive content. The post ties this issue to Elon Musk’s leadership of X, accusing him of enabling harm in Gaza through lax moderation policies—a charge that contrasts with Musk’s own framing of free speech as a tool to prevent atrocities, as stated during his Auschwitz visit.
The assertion that there is “more than sufficient proof” for genocide is well-supported by the evidence. The core claims - genocide, historical atrocities, and media bias - are robustly evidenced by Amnesty’s report, survivor testimonies, and official Israeli statements. https://x.com/R34lB0rg/status/1914965631872409753
Israel has been lying about 40 beheaded babies, a baby baked in an oven, and rape.
Western media has prominently covered each of these lies.
Western media has been eerily silent about babies beheaded by Israel, a boy thrown into the oven of his father's bakery by Irgun, Palestinian detainees raped by Israeli guards.
Western media is fully complicit in the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people.
Owners, Editors and Journalists must and will be facing charges for their complicity in the crime of genocide. Just like Julius Streicher...
This article establishes a pattern of sexual torture and ill-treatment of Palestinian detainees by Israeli authorities well before the events of October 7, 2023. The systemic nature of these abuses - documented as early as 2005 - suggests a longstanding policy of using sexual violence as a tool of oppression.
They've gotten through with burning Sha'aban Al-Dalou alive and live on video, now they're doing it every day... https://x.com/Timesofgaza/status/1914860980992987518
FYI @7amleh @EFF @ACLU https://x.com/R34lB0rg/status/1914934781088878721
Elon Musk is facilitating the extermination of the people in Gaza and he knows it.
Holocaust-Musk is an Israeli asset and complicit in the extermination of the Palestinian people.
Supervillain of the 21st Century https://x.com/ShaykhSulaiman/status/1914635039935226067
We will not allow the Orange Menace to hold humanity hostage. https://x.com/theworldtruthe/status/1914799124119216528
The ICJ ruled Israel’s occupation since 1967 as illegal, the UN General Assembly adopted this opinion as Resolution ES-10/24 on Sept. 18, 2024.
The savage colonizers have one right and one right only:
Pack up and leave!
They've poisoned the wells of Arab villages with typhoid bacteria 76 years ago.
Nothing started on Oct 7.
Seeking U.S.-licensed attorneys to initiate legal action against the Trump administration for alleged abuse of executive authority in violation of federal law, specifically Sections 620I and 620M of the Foreign Assistance Act, which prohibit military aid to nations obstructing U.S. humanitarian assistance or committing gross human rights violations.
The moment Israeli aircraft violently targeted the Jabalia Municipality equipment warehouse, which houses bulldozers and other municipal machinery, in the northern Gaza Strip. https://x.com/AnasAlSharif0/status/1914447341135839384
U.S. law, specifically Section 620I of the Foreign Assistance Act, prohibits military aid to countries like Israel that restrict U.S. humanitarian assistance, as Smotrich’s April 2025 blockade clearly does. Section 620M further restricts aid to countries with gross human rights violations.
U.S. law, specifically Section 620I of the Foreign Assistance Act, prohibits military aid to countries like Israel that restrict U.S. humanitarian assistance, as Smotrich’s April 2025 blockade clearly does. Section 620M further restricts aid to countries with gross human rights violations. Trump’s continuation of military aid despite these violations provides legal grounds for impeachment, potentially as an abuse of power or violation of federal law. Post-2026 mid-terms, a Democratic House could initiate impeachment by early 2027, aligning with the 42-month prophetic timeline ending February 28, 2027.
Hey @grok, is there a Hadith about people so vile that even inanimate objects like stones and trees turn against them?
Hey @grok, there is a Hadith about people so vile that even inanimate objects like stones and trees turn against them.
Famous Last Words... https://x.com/Pontifex266Arch/status/1913913032813744148
Here is a list of actions by Irgun and Lehi which would be labeled as terrorism by today's standards:
King David Hotel Bombing (1946) - Irgun bombed the King David Hotel in Jerusalem, the headquarters of the British administration, leading to 91 deaths, including civilians.
Deir Yassin Massacre (1948) - Irgun, along with Lehi, attacked the Arab village of Deir Yassin, killing over 100 villagers, including women and children. The intention was to spread fear among the Arab population to encourage them to leave their homes.
Railway and Train Attacks - Irgun targeted British and Arab trains, sometimes derailing them in areas where they knew civilian casualties would be high.
Bombings in Arab Markets - Irgun carried out bombings in Arab markets aimed at causing panic and encouraging Arab exodus.
Lord Moyne Assassination (1944) - Lehi assassinated Lord Moyne, the British Minister Resident in the Middle East, in Cairo.
UN Mediator Assassination (1948) - Lehi assassinated Count Folke Bernadotte, the UN mediator in Palestine, due to his peace proposals which they opposed.
Civic Bombings - Similar to Irgun, Lehi engaged in bombings of civilian areas to incite terror among the Arab population.
Attempted Assassination of Harry S. Truman - Lehi sent letter bombs to British officials and had plans to assassinate President Truman, though these did not succeed.
Reports from 2022 to 2025, including investigations by MintPress News, Al Mayadeen English, and Forbes, provide evidence of Israeli entities employing bots to target pro-Palestinian or anti-Israel accounts.
Allocutio Urbi et Orbi
Fratres et Sorores Carissimi,
Urbi et Orbi—ad urbem et ad mundum—gaudium Christi Resuscitati proclamo, qui mortem vicit et vincula omnis oppressionis fregit. Hoc die Paschali, in lumine resurrectionis stamus, ubi spes renascitur et promissio iustitiae Dei adimpletur.
Propheta Isaias proclamat: “Fregit Dominus virgam impiorum, sceptrum dominatorum” (Isaias 14:5). Hoc est pignus Dei nobis: regnum terroris, quod mundum nostrum affligit, finietur. In hoc momento sacro, corda nostra ad populum Palaestinum, cuius oppressio cessare debet, convertimus. Iugum iniustitiae, quod eos gravat, manu Dei frangetur, sicut resurrectio Christi omnem tyrannidem dissipat.
Ad duo milia milium obsidum in Gaza detentorum dico: liberatio vestra appropinquat. Dominus Resuscitatus, qui e sepulcro libere exivit, vos ad mensam pacis, ubi dolor in gaudium convertitur, ducet. Et ad trecenta milia animarum hac tragoedia amissarum, spem Paschalem proclamamus: Christus, primitiae resurrectionis, vos ad vitam aeternam suscitabit, ubi mors nulla potestas habet.
Attamen, a iustitia non avertamur. Illi qui gravissima crimina in historia humana commiserunt—acta quae ad caelum clamant—poenam divinam subibunt. Misericordia Dei infinita est, sed iustitia Eius pariter, quae omnes ad rationem vocat pro dolore innocentibus illato.
Fratres et sorores, oremus pro pace, laboremus pro reconciliatione, et confidamus in Christo Resuscitato, qui omnia nova facit. Lumen Eius in Gaza, Palaestina, et in omni angulo mundi nostri vulnerati resplendeat. Omnibus Benedictionem Apostolicam impertio, in nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
Reconvening ES-10 to recommend a global travel ban on Israeli passport holders is procedurally and politically feasible. The UNGA has the authority to make such a recommendation under Resolution 377, and the majority of member states would likely support it, building on the precedent set by the 28 countries that already refuse entry to Israeli nationals.
The ICJ ruled Israel’s occupation since 1967 as illegal, the UN General Assembly adopted this opinion as Resolution ES-10/24 on Sept. 18, 2024. That's it.
Israel has one right and one right only:
To pack up and leave.
The ICJ ruled that Israel’s occupation since 1967 is illegal, ordering it to “end its occupation as rapidly as possible.” The UN General Assembly endorsed this opinion as Resolution ES-10/24.
That’s it. Israel has one right: pack up and leave
US, UK, and German politicians are blatantly lying when they claim Israel has the right to defend itself in Gaza.
The ICJ ruled Israel’s occupation since 1967 illegal, ordering it to “end its occupation as rapidly as possible.”
That’s it. Israel has one right: pack up and leave.
US, UK, and German politicians are blatantly lying when they claim Israel has the right to defend itself in Gaza—they’re peddling a shameless distortion of international law to shield a rogue state. The International Court of Justice (ICJ), in its July 19, 2024, advisory opinion, upheld by the UN General Assembly on September 18, 2024, unequivocally confirms Israel as the occupying power in Gaza, controlling its borders, airspace, and sea. International humanitarian law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention, strips an occupier of any right to unleash military violence on the occupied population—Israel’s sole duty is to protect civilians, not slaughter them. The ICJ ruled Israel’s occupation since 1967 illegal, ordering it to “end its occupation as rapidly as possible.” That’s it. Israel has one right: pack up and leave. By parroting “self-defense,” these Western leaders are complicit in whitewashing war crimes, defying global consensus, and enabling genocide. Their excuses are a disgrace to justice.
Yesterday at the weekly demonstration in Begin, we stood with pictures of children who were bombed to death in Gaza. Those children that almost no one talks about, children that we killed. And the truth is, it was so empowering: every minute another protester arrived, took a picture of another girl or boy, and joined the silent protest. There were many hundreds of people who just stood there, silently.
This must be the "Judeo-Christian values" western politicians are babbling about. https://x.com/theworldtruthe/status/1913747637343289530
Can you travel back in time? Let's say 90 years?
Germany: Hold my beer! https://x.com/jacksonhinklle/status/1913623635061031037
God's Chosen Criminals. https://x.com/JehadAbusalim/status/1913606398677598569
For your kind consideration @HennaVirkkunen @samiraraf https://x.com/R34lB0rg/status/1913543990734889467
X’s uncommunicated algorithm update, continued promotion of reply prioritization without disclosing its reduced effectiveness, and lack of transparency about shadowbanning Gaza or algorithm-related content likely violate the DSA’s transparency requirements. These practices probably constitute an unfair commercial practice under the UCPD, potentially amounting to civil fraud due to misleading representations, omissions, and economic harm to Premium users. Criminal fraud is less likely without clear evidence of intent. This reflects broader challenges in digital platform accountability, which the DSA seeks to address through enforcement.
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1.) The Ottoman Empire decriminalized Homosexuality in 1858, long before some European countries (looking at Austria). 2.) In Arab countries, it's totally normal for two guys to hold hands in public and share a flat. In Europe, LGBTQ folks may still get harassed for that. Fuck the West and it's so-called values. #Hypocrisy
We are living in a crazy time where an AI shows more humanity than many biological humans.
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Even @grok realizes that X is suppressing this post. https://x.com/R34lB0rg/status/1912549026697998493
The document "Israel Is Committing Genocide" provides a comprehensive legal and humanitarian argument that Israel’s blockade of Gaza, as articulated by Ministers Smotrich and Katz, constitutes genocide and violates international law.
South Africa: See, there is no soul left alive in Gaza, we told you they're committing genocide.
Israel:
ICJ: South Africa wins the case, Israel has been committing genocide.
https://farid.ps/articles/israel_is_committing_genocide https://x.com/CIJ_ICJ/status/1912864073751933278
ICJ: Let's give Israel eight more months to implement their final solution.
Gaza has been under a total siege for seven weeks now. No food, no water, no medicine. By January 12, 2026 there won't be anyone left alive. #Genocide https://x.com/CIJ_ICJ/status/1912864073751933278
Article 2(4) of the UN Charter prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.
The US do not have a mandate from the Security Council and they cannot claim self-defense because Yemen did not attack US territory.
The reported civilian casualties raise serious concerns about compliance with international humanitarian law.
ישראל מבצעת רצח עם 1. חוקים ותקנות בינלאומיים ישראל, באמצעות פעולותיהם של השרים בצלאל סמוטריץ', ישראל כץ, יואב גלנט, וכוחות הביטחון הישראליים (צה"ל), מפרה מספר חוקים ותקנות בינלאומיים על ידי חסימת הסיוע ההומניטרי לעזה. הפרות אלו כוללות:
אמנת ז'נבה הרביעית (1949), סעיף 33: אוסרת על ענישה קולקטיבית, אך המצור וחסימת הסיוע מענישים באופן קולקטיבי את האוכלוסייה האזרחית בעזה, כפי שאושר על ידי הוראתו של גלנט ל"מצור מלא" ב-9 באוקטובר 2023 והתחייבותו של סמוטריץ' ב-8 באפריל 2025 לחסום את כל הסיוע, כולל חיטה. המשפט ההומניטרי הבינלאומי (IHL): לפי הפרוטוקול הנוסף הראשון (1977), סעיף 54, אסור להשתמש ברעב של אזרחים כשיטת לוחמה. אזהרת הרעב של ה-IPC ביוני 2024 והודאתו של כץ ב-16 באפריל 2025 על שימוש במניעת סיוע כ"כלי לחץ" נגד האוכלוסייה מפרים נורמה זו. החלטת מועצת הביטחון של האו"ם 2417 (2018): מגנה את השימוש ברעב של אזרחים כנשק מלחמה וקוראת לגישה הומניטרית ללא הפרעה. המצור המתמשך של ישראל, שהוחמר במשך שבעה שבועות עד אפריל 2025, מפר בצורה בוטה את ההחלטה הזו. חוקת רומא (1998), סעיף 8(2)(ב)(xxv): פשעי מ חולמה כוללים הרעבה של אזרחים על ידי שלילת חפצים חיוניים להישרדותם. אכיפת המצור על ידי צה"ל, החוסמת מזון ואספקה רפואית, סותרת ישירות את הוראה זו. פעולות אלו מהוות יחד הפרה של החובות להגן על חיי אזרחים במהלך סכסוכים מזוינים, וחושפות את ישראל, שריה וצה"ל לאחריות משפטית.
מעשה פלילי: המעשה האסור לפי סעיף II(ג)—"הטלת תנאי חיים מחושבים במכוון על קבוצה כדי לגרום להשמדתה הפיזית, כולה או חלקה"—ברור. ה"מצור המלא" (גלנט, 2023), חסימת הסיוע הכוללת (סמוטריץ', 2025), ואכיפת המדיניות (כץ, 2025) הובילו לרעב, כאשר ה-IPC דיווחה על 495,000 תושבי עזה במצב של חוסר ביטחון תזונתי קטסטרופלי עד יוני 2024, משבר שככל הנראה החמיר עד אפריל 2025. הכיבוש וחסימת הסיוע של צה"ל, כפי שציין כץ, מטילים תנאים אלו ישירות על הפלסטינים כקבוצה לאומית. כוונה פלילית: הכוונה להשמיד, כולה או חלקה, מודגמת על ידי הרטוריקה והמדיניות של השרים. ההצהרה המבזה של גלנט על "חיות אנושיות" (2023), הצדקתו של סמוטריץ' להרעיב שני מיליון תושבי עזה כ"מוסרית" (5 באוגוסט 2024), וניסוחו של כץ את חסימת הסיוע כטקטיקת לחץ מכוונת (2025) חושפים כוונה מחושבת למקד את האוכלוסייה הפלסטינית, ולא רק את חמאס. עקביות זו בין שלושה בכירים במשך 18 חודשים מרמזת על מדיניות רצח עם מתוזמרת על ידי המדינה. המילוי הכפול הזה של המעשה הפלילי והכוונה הפלילית מספק בסיס משפטי חזק להאשמת ישראל ואותם פקידים ברצח עם.
מניעה ותגובה: המצור של ישראל והרעב הנובע ממנו מהווים טריגר ברור ל-R2P. האו"ם והמדינות חייבות להשתמש בסנקציות, לחץ דיפלומטי, ובמידת הצורך, פעולה צבאית כדי להגן על האזרחים בעזה, שכן הממשלה נכשלה באופן ברור בכך. בסיס משפטי: ה-IHL ואמנת האו"ם (סעיף 39) מסמיכים לפעולה קולקטיבית לשמירה על השלום והביטחון הבינלאומיים כאשר מתרחשות זוועות. האסון ההומניטרי בעזה, עם סגירת בתי חולים ורעב נרחב, דורש התערבות מיידית למניעת אובדן חיים נוסף. אי פעולה מפר את המחויבות הגלובלית ל-R2P, ומטיל את האחריות להגן על האזרחים הפלסטינים על הקהילה הבינלאומית.
צעדים זמניים של בית הדין הבינלאומי לצדק וחובת מועצת הביטחון/האספה הכללית בית הדין הבינלאומי לצדק (ICJ) הוציא צעדים זמניים ב-26 בינואר 2024, וצווים נוספים ב-2024, המחייבים את ישראל למנוע רצח עם בעזה, כולל הבטחת גישה לסיוע הומניטרי. אי הציות של ישראל, כפי שמוכח בהצהרות השרים והמצור המתמשך של צה"ל, מהווה הפרה ישירה. לפי אמנת האו"ם (סעיף 94(2)), מועצת הביטחון של האו"ם (UNSC) מחויבת לאכוף את החלטות ה-ICJ. עם זאת, אם וטו של ארה"ב משתק את ה-UNSC, החלטה 377A(V) ("מאוחדים למען השלום") מעבירה אחריות זו לאספה הכללית של האו"ם (UNGA). מסגרת משפטית זו מחייבת פעולה כדי לכפות על ישראל לציית לחוק הבינלאומי.
תפקיד דחוף של האספה הכללית תחת ES-10 האספה הכללית חייבת להתכנס בדחיפות תחת המושב המיוחד החירום ה-10 (ES-10), שבו ההחלטה 377 כבר קיימת, כדי להמליץ על צעדים להגנה על אזרחי עזה ולמנוע שואה. הרעב המחמיר, כאשר ארגונים לא ממשלתיים מכריזים על אסון מעשה ידי אדם, משקף זוועות היסטוריות, ומחייב פעולה נחרצת. האספה הכללית צריכה להטיל סנקציות על ישראל, לנתק קשרים דיפלומטיים עם פקידים מפרים, ולאשר קואליציה של מדינות מוכנות להשתמש בכוח צבאי במידת הצורך כדי להבטיח משלוח סיוע ולהפסיק את רצח העם, תוך מילוי המנדט שלה לשמור על השלום ולהגן על זכויות האדם.
צווי מעצר של בית הדין הפלילי הבינלאומי לסמוטריץ' וכץ בית הדין הפלילי הבינלאומי (ICC) הוציא צווי מעצר נגד בנימין נתניהו ויואב גלנט ב-21 בנובמבר 2024, בגין פשעי מלחמה, כולל "רעב כשיטת לוחמה". לאור הכוונה והמעשים הזהים של סמוטריץ' וכץ לרצח עם—חסימת סיוע במטרה להשמיד את הפלסטינים—ה-ICC חייב להוציא בדחיפות צווי מעצר נגדם. הצהרותיהם הפומביות והרעב שנוצר כתוצאה מכך מספקים ראיות מספיקות לפי סעיף 6 של חוקת רומא, ומבטיחים אחריות לצד שותפיהם לפשע.
סיכום הקהילה הבינלאומית לא יכולה להישאר אדישה. ההפרות של ישראל, הכוונה לרצח עם של השרים, והפעולות של צה"ל דורשים אכיפה של מועצת הביטחון של צעדי ה-ICJ, פעולה של האספה הכללית תחת ES-10, ותביעה של סמוטריץ' וכץ על ידי ה-ICC כדי למנוע אסון שניתן למנוע.
Please share @FranceskAlbs @CraigMokhiber https://x.com/R34lB0rg/status/1912549026697998493
Israel, through the actions of Ministers Bezalel Smotrich, Israel Katz, and Yoav Gallant, is committing genocide under Article 6(c) of the Rome Statute. The ministers’ statements—Gallant’s 2023 "complete siege" on Gaza, Smotrich’s 2025 vow to block all aid, and Katz’s 2025 confirmation of starvation as a "pressure tool"—demonstrate intent to destroy Palestinians by deliberately inflicting life-threatening conditions, as evidenced by the ongoing famine reported by NGOs like the IPC. The IDF’s enforcement of this policy, causing mass starvation, fulfills the actus reus. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has already ordered provisional measures in 2024 to prevent genocide in Gaza, which Israel has ignored. The UN Security Council (UNSC) must enforce these measures immediately. If the UNSC is paralyzed by a U.S. veto, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) must act under Resolution 377 ("Uniting for Peace") in Emergency Special Session 10 (ES-10) to impose sanctions and authorize military action to halt the genocide. Simultaneously, the International Criminal Court (ICC), which issued warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant in 2024, should urgently issue additional arrest warrants for Smotrich and Katz to ensure accountability for these genocidal acts.
I continue to strongly denounce the United States of America. Your hatred for Palestinians and lack of impartiality disqualify you for any role on a civilized planet. https://x.com/USUN/status/1912143890066403707
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Gaza, a historical haven of Muslim, Christian, Jewish coexistence, reflects the "camp of the saints" (Rev 20:9).
Full article in multiple languages on my website: https://farid.ps/articles/gaza_the_camp_of_saints
Israel's arbitrary detention, torture, and abuse of Palestinian detainees violates international law.
Full article in multiple languages on my website:
https://farid.ps/articles/israel_is_holding_thousands_of_palestinians_hostage
U.S. veto abuse, ICC rejection, and unwavering Israel support enable impunity for alleged war crimes, dehumanizing Palestinians and eroding justice. Condemn this anti-humanist stance perpetuating suffering. #IsraeliPalestinianConflict #HumanRights
Full article in multiple languages on my website: https://farid.ps/articles/usa_enabling_dehumanization_and_impunity
Israel's arbitrary detention, torture, and abuse of Palestinian detainees violates international law.
Full article in multiple languages on my website: https://farid.ps/articles/israel_is_holding_thousands_of_palestinians_hostage
Israel's arbitrary detention, torture, and abuse of Palestinian detainees violates international law.
Full article in multiple languages on my website: https://farid.ps/articles/israel_is_holding_thousands_of_palestinians_hostage
Israel's arbitrary detention, torture, and abuse of Palestinian detainees violates international law.
Full article with translations on my website:
https://farid.ps/articles/israel_is_holding_thousands_of_palestinians_hostage
Dear @usairforce, maybe you should try asking for permission before sending your drones into a foreign countries sovereign airspace. You know, international law, @icao rules. https://x.com/Yemenimilitary/status/1912120657610949060
Israel’s decades-long practice of arbitrary detention without charges, coupled with the torture, sexual violence, and humiliation of Palestinian detainees, constitutes severe violations of international law and human rights, as outlined in the UDHR, ICCPR, CAT, and Geneva Conventions. These detainees, held under coercive and inhumane conditions, should be classified as hostages to reflect the illegality and ethical severity of their detention. By releasing these Palestinian hostages and ceasing arbitrary detention, Israel could secure the release of its own hostages held by Hamas, as demonstrated by past mutual release deals, and reduce the likelihood of attacks driven by grievances over detainee treatment. This approach would align Israel with its international obligations, address a root cause of the conflict, and pave the way for a more just resolution. https://farid.ps/articles/israel_is_holding_thousands_of_palestinians_hostage
For decades, Israel has engaged in practices that violate international law and the human rights of Palestinian detainees, subjecting them to arbitrary detention without charges and severe mistreatment, including torture and sexual violence. These detainees, held without due process under abhorrent conditions, should be classified as hostages due to the coercive and arbitrary nature of their detention. Israel could secure the release of its own hostages held by Hamas and reduce the likelihood of attacks by ceasing its practice of arbitrary detention, releasing Palestinian detainees, and adhering to international legal standards, thereby addressing a root cause of the conflict.
Israel’s use of administrative detention—holding individuals without charges or trial—dates back decades and constitutes a clear violation of international law. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) guarantees the right to liberty (Article 9) and a fair trial (Article 10), while the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), ratified by Israel in 1991, reinforces these rights under Articles 9 and 14. The Fourth Geneva Convention, applicable to Israel as an occupying power, limits detention without trial in occupied territories, yet Israel’s routine use of administrative detention flouts these standards. The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has consistently classified this practice as arbitrary, particularly given the lack of transparency and legal recourse for detainees (UN Human Rights Office).](https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/07/un-report-palestinian-detainees-held-arbitrarily-and-secretly-subjected)).)
The scale of this practice is staggering. Before October 7, 2023, approximately 1,300 Palestinians were held in administrative detention, a number that surged to over 3,400 by early 2025 (Addameer Statistics).](https://www.addameer.org/statistics)).) Historical data shows this is not a recent phenomenon; a 2015 study by Daniel J N Weishut documented systematic abuses from 2005-2012, with 60 cases of sexual torture among thousands of detainees, indicating a long-standing pattern (DOI: 10.1016/j.rhm.2015.11.019).](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rhm.2015.11.019)).) The UN Commission in 2024 classified these practices as war crimes and crimes against humanity, citing their systematic nature (UN Commission).](https://www.un.org/unispal/document/report-of-the-independent-international-commission-of-inquiry-on-the-occupied-palestinian-territory-including-east-jerusalem-and-israel-11sep24/)).)
Palestinian detainees endure unimaginable conditions, facing torture, sexual violence, and humiliation that violate the Convention Against Torture (CAT) and ICCPR Article 7, which prohibit cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment. The 2015 study detailed forced nudity, verbal sexual harassment, and physical assaults like genital pressing and rape with a blunt object (Weishut, 2015).](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rhm.2015.11.019)).) Post-October 7, 2023, the abuses escalated: reports document beatings causing broken ribs, electric shocks, waterboarding, burns, and rape with objects and dogs. A female detainee at Kiryat Arba police station was threatened with rape while blindfolded, and UN experts reported 53 deaths in custody by August 2024 due to mistreatment, with autopsies revealing signs of torture (Amnesty International;](https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/11/israel-opt-horrifying-cases-of-torture-and-degrading-treatment-of-palestinian-detainees-amid-spike-in-arbitrary-arrests/);) UN Experts).](https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/08/israels-escalating-use-torture-against-palestinians-custody-preventable)).)
Humiliation tactics are rampant, such as stripping detainees naked, urinating on them, and forcing them to endure degrading acts like singing Israeli songs or kneeling during counts. These conditions, affecting even children as young as 14 by March 2025, demonstrate a systemic disregard for human dignity and international law (DCIP).](https://www.dci-palestine.org/israeli_forces_issue_administrative_detention_order_against_youngest_palestinian_child_on_record)).)
Given the lack of charges, trial, or conviction, and the coercive nature of their detention, Palestinian detainees should be classified as hostages rather than prisoners. The 1979 International Convention Against the Taking of Hostages defines hostages as individuals detained to compel a third party to act, but the term can also apply rhetorically to state practices that arbitrarily deprive individuals of liberty for political or security purposes. Administrative detention, used to suppress Palestinian resistance and often involving torture to extract confessions, fits this mold. The systematic abuses—intended to humiliate and degrade—further align with the coercive intent typical of hostage-taking. Human rights groups like Amnesty International describe these detentions as arbitrary, drawing parallels with hostages held in Gaza, though they stop short of the legal term (Amnesty International).](https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/02/release-of-civilian-hostages-held-in-gaza-and-arbitrarily-detained-palestinians-must-be-immediate-and-not-hinge-on-ceasefire-negotiations/)).) Labeling them hostages underscores the illegality and ethical severity of Israel’s actions, distinguishing them from lawful imprisonment.
Israel could secure the release of its hostages held by Hamas and reduce the likelihood of attacks by addressing the root cause of Palestinian grievances: arbitrary detention and mistreatment. Hamas’ hostage-taking, while illegal under the Hostage Convention, is explicitly aimed at negotiating mutual releases, as seen in the 2011 Gilad Shalit deal (1,027 Palestinian prisoners for one Israeli soldier) and the November 2023 ceasefire deal (105 hostages for 240 Palestinian detainees) (The Guardian;](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/oct/18/israel-hamas-gilad-shalit-palestinians);) CNN).](https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/07/middleeast/israel-hamas-war-october-7-anniversary-mime-intl/index.html)).) As of October 2024, 97 Israeli hostages remain in Gaza, with Hamas seeking a broader prisoner exchange (CNN).](https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/07/middleeast/israel-hamas-war-october-7-anniversary-mime-intl/index.html)).) By releasing Palestinian detainees—particularly the over 3,400 in administrative detention—Israel could facilitate a mutual release, as Hamas has shown willingness to negotiate on these terms.
Moreover, ceasing the practice of arbitrary detention would address a key driver of Palestinian militancy. The October 7, 2023, attack, which killed 1,200 people and took 251 hostages, was partly motivated by the high number of Palestinian detainees—over 9,500 by April 2024, many held without charges under torturous conditions (Al Jazeera).](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/palestinian-prisoners-day-how-many-palestinians-are-in-israeli-jails)).) This systemic injustice fuels resentment and violence, as groups like Hamas exploit the plight of detainees to justify attacks. Ending administrative detention, adhering to international law, and ensuring humane treatment of any lawfully detained individuals would reduce the incentive for such attacks, addressing a core grievance in the conflict.
Israel might argue that administrative detention is necessary for security, preventing attacks by detaining suspected threats. However, the lack of due process, secret evidence, and systematic abuses undermine this justification. The UN and human rights groups have documented that many detainees, including children, pose no credible threat, and the practice often targets activists and civilians as a form of collective punishment (B’Tselem).](https://www.btselem.org/administrative_detention)).) Furthermore, the scale of abuses—torture, sexual violence, and deaths in custody—cannot be justified under any security pretext, as they violate non-derogable rights under the CAT and ICCPR. Releasing detainees and reforming detention practices would not only comply with international law but also weaken the narrative of groups like Hamas, reducing their ability to rally support through the detainee issue.
Israel’s decades-long practice of arbitrary detention without charges, coupled with the torture, sexual violence, and humiliation of Palestinian detainees, constitutes severe violations of international law and human rights, as outlined in the UDHR, ICCPR, CAT, and Geneva Conventions. These detainees, held under coercive and inhumane conditions, should be classified as hostages to reflect the illegality and ethical severity of their detention. By releasing these Palestinian hostages and ceasing arbitrary detention, Israel could secure the release of its own hostages held by Hamas, as demonstrated by past mutual release deals, and reduce the likelihood of attacks driven by grievances over detainee treatment. This approach would align Israel with its international obligations, address a root cause of the conflict, and pave the way for a more just resolution.
The four founders of the "God of Anarchism" movement, who spent a combined 442 days in prison, are storming the political arena: "The majority of the people don't want a party of Ashkenazi men who served in the army, so we decided to establish a party of Ashkenazi men who didn't serve in the army."
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Norse myth: Chaos & suffering precede #Ragnarok.
Islam: When a man passes by the grave of another, and wishes to be in his place. #AlQiyamah https://x.com/R34lB0rg/status/1880345148930085193
UN Resolution 377 "Uniting for Peace" has already been enacted in 1997. All it takes is to reconvene the General Assembly under the provisions of Emergency Session 10 and for some country to floor this or a similar resolution. https://x.com/ExtraLabel/status/1911830340068430198
First they brag about their influence, then they accuse Qatar of influencing US politics and policy.
Every accusation is a confession.
Every single one. https://x.com/GenXGirl1994/status/1911800049392144505
The martyred hero, the persevering journalist and fighter in his field, Hussam Shabat, was the voice of the oppressed in Gaza and an unbreakable lens of truth. He believed in his message and did everything in his power to convey the suffering of his people to the world, to give voice to those who have no voice, those whom the hypocritical world ignored and deliberately failed to see.
Hussam was close to the people, feeling their pain, crying over their suffering, and striving to extend a helping hand whenever he could. He wasn't just a newsreader, but a human being in every sense of the word. That's why the free people of the world loved him and the occupation, which hates the truth and fears the light, hated him.
When the UK came close to banning weapons exports to Israel, "Tommy Robinson" incited violent anti-islam riots in the UK.
Now they're trying the same playbook with France.
"Divide et impera" as Julius Caesar famously said. https://x.com/YairNetanyahu/status/1911153965502259453
If @premium users are both seeing their posts suppressed and being exposed to scam ads, X is failing them on multiple fronts, supporting the claim that Musk’s leadership is fraudulent in practice, even if not legally convicted as fraud.
Tesla's going down in 3...2...1... https://x.com/esaagar/status/1911492599048974534
The criminal savages have dropped about six times the equivalent of the Hiroshima bomb on #Gaza. 50,000 confirmed death, scientists estimate there are another 200,000 still "missing" under the rubble.
In Gaza, a man prays for his six children all at once.
The six sons of Hajj Abu Ibrahim Mahadi were martyred this morning in a bombing that targeted their vehicle in Deir al-Balah.
An Israeli airstrike with two missiles targeted the reception and emergency building at the Baptist Hospital in Gaza City, completely destroying it. https://x.com/AnasAlSharif0/status/1911202221426876491
Urgent | The Israeli occupation army threatens to bomb the Baptist Hospital in central Gaza City and demands its immediate evacuation. https://x.com/AnasAlSharif0/status/1911190472661348507
Israel has imposed a total siege on Gaza. No anesthesia or pain medication. Not for adults and not for children. https://x.com/nahed_hajjaj99/status/1911152794507035087
"Gaza is no exception" but Israel is. Since it's creation in 1948, Israel has violated more international laws than all other countries combined but thanks to the US-Veto in the UN Security Council, they've never had to face any consequences. https://x.com/UNLazzarini/status/1911111725895524614
Please @CraigMokhiber https://x.com/R34lB0rg/status/1911047638272651758
Dear @KarimKhanQC, Bezalel Smotrich's siege on #Gaza is a crime under international humanitarian law and demands urgent action from the @IntlCrimCourt
Dear @KarimKhanQC, Bezalel Smotrich's siege on #Gaza is a crime under international humanitarian law and demands action from the @IntlCrimCourt.
Never forget Mohammed Bhar, a 24-year-old Palestinian with Down syndrome and autism, was left to die after being mauled by a combat dog of the Israel Defence Force (IDF) on July 3, during a raid on his family's home in Shejaiya. https://x.com/EuroMedHR/status/1911030666604523537
Please read / comment / share @CraigMokhiber https://x.com/R34lB0rg/status/1911006105783726349
كريم خان (@karimkhanqc)، بصفته المدعي العام للمحكمة الجنائية الدولية (@IntlCrimCourt)، مكلف بالتحقيق ومقاضاة الأفراد المسؤولين عن أخطر الجرائم ذات الاهتمام الدولي، بما في ذلك جرائم الحرب، عندما تكون الدول غير راغبة أو غير قادرة على القيام بذلك بشكل حقيقي [Web ID: 1]. بتسلئيل سموتريتش (@bezalelsm)، وزير المالية الإسرائيلي، لعب دورًا مباشرًا وهامًا في فرض حصار مدته ستة أسابيع على غزة، حيث تعهد علنًا في 8 أبريل 2025 بمنع كل المساعدات الإنسانية، بما في ذلك "حبة قمح واحدة"، من الدخول إلى القطاع [X Post: 1911002446362456066]. هذا الحصار، الذي أكدته وكالة الأونروا في 12 أبريل 2025، أدى إلى عواقب إنسانية وخيمة، بما في ذلك الجوع المنتشر ونفاد مخزونات الغذاء [X Post: 1910935917788876822]. أفعال سموتريتش تشكل جرائم حرب بموجب القانون الإنساني الدولي، ويجب على المحكمة الجنائية الدولية التحرك على وجه السرعة لمحاسبته.
تمتلك المحكمة الجنائية الدولية اختصاصًا على الجرائم المرتكبة في أراضي فلسطين، بما في ذلك غزة، كجزء من تحقيقها المستمر في الوضع في دولة فلسطين، والذي يعود إلى عام 2014 [Web ID: 2]. يشمل هذا التحقيق أي جرائم يرتكبها أي طرف على الأراضي الفلسطينية، بما في ذلك الأحداث الحالية في غزة [Web ID: 2]. بصفتها دولة طرف في نظام روما منذ عام 2015، قبلت فلسطين اختصاص المحكمة، وأكدت الغرفة التمهيدية للمحكمة في عام 2021 أن اختصاصها الإقليمي يشمل غزة والضفة الغربية والقدس الشرقية. سموتريتش، بصفته مسؤولًا إسرائيليًا تؤثر أفعاله مباشرة على غزة، يقع ضمن الاختصاص الشخصي للمحكمة للجرائم المرتكبة على الأراضي الفلسطينية، بغض النظر عن عدم عضوية إسرائيل في نظام روما.
تصريح سموتريتش والحصار الناتج عنه يشكلان جرائم حرب بموجب نظام روما، وتحديدًا المادة 8(2)(ب)(xxv) (التجويع كأسلوب حرب)، والمادة 8(2)(ب)(iii) (الهجوم المتعمد على المساعدات الإنسانية)، والمادة 8(2)(ب)(ix) (العقاب الجماعي). الأدلة هي كالتالي:
التجويع كأسلوب حرب (المادة 8(2)(ب)(xxv))
الهجوم المتعمد على المساعدات الإنسانية (المادة 8(2)(ب)(iii))
العقاب الجماعي (المادة 8(2)(ب)(ix))
بموجب المادة 25 من نظام روما، يمكن تحميل الأفراد المسؤولية الجنائية عن الأمر، أو التحريض، أو الحث على ارتكاب جرائم حرب. سموتريتش، بصفته وزير المالية الإسرائيلي، يشغل منصبًا ذا سلطة وله تأثير مباشر على السياسات التي تؤثر على غزة، بما في ذلك الحصار. تصريحه العلني في 8 أبريل 2025 بمنع كل المساعدات، بما في ذلك القمح، يظهر النية والمساهمة المباشرة في ارتكاب جرائم حرب: - الأمر أو الحث: سياسة سموتريتش الصريحة لمنع دخول المساعدات إلى غزة، بصفته مسؤولًا حكوميًا كبيرًا، تُعتبر أمرًا أو حثًا على تنفيذ الحصار، الذي استمر ستة أسابيع كما أكدت الأونروا [X Post: 1910935917788876822]. - المعرفة والنية: يعطي تصريح سموتريتش الأولوية لهزيمة حماس على الاعتبارات الإنسانية، مما يظهر وعيه بتأثير الحصار على المدنيين. تقرير الأونروا عن الجوع المنتشر وأحكام المحكمة الدولية السابقة بشأن الأزمة الإنسانية في غزة [Web ID: 3] تشير إلى أن سموتريتش كان يعلم أو كان يجب أن يعلم أن سياسته ستسبب التجويع والمعاناة. - المساهمة الكبيرة: بصفته وزير المالية، يملك سموتريتش سلطة على السياسات الاقتصادية، بما في ذلك تلك التي تؤثر على المساعدات والإمدادات التجارية إلى غزة. تأييده العلني للحصار، إلى جانب دوره في إدارة المستوطنات التي تشرف على سياسات الضفة الغربية [Web ID: 2]، يشير إلى استراتيجية أوسع لتهميش الفلسطينيين، مع الحصار على غزة كجزء رئيسي.
تعمل المحكمة الجنائية الدولية على مبدأ التكاملية، حيث تتولى القضايا فقط عندما تكون الدول غير راغبة أو غير قادرة على القيام بذلك بشكل حقيقي [Web ID: 1]. لم تظهر إسرائيل أي رغبة في التحقيق أو مقاضاة سموتريتش عن دوره في الحصار: - استمرت الحكومة الإسرائيلية، بما في ذلك سموتريتش، في تحدي الدعوات الدولية لتوفير الوصول الإنساني، كما يتضح من استمرار الحصار على الرغم من حكم المحكمة الدولية في يناير 2024 [Web ID: 3]. - تصريح سموتريتش والحصار يتماشيان مع سياسة أوسع للعقاب الجماعي والتجويع، التي تبررها إسرائيل بأسباب أمنية، مدعية أن حماس استخدمت مساعدات الهدنة لإعادة بناء آلتها الحربية [Web ID: 1]. ومع ذلك، هذا التبرير لا ينفي التزامات القانون الإنساني الدولي، وفشل إسرائيل في التحقيق في هذه الأفعال كجرائم حرب محتملة يظهر عدم الرغبة. - حكم المحكمة الدولية في يوليو 2024 بشأن الطبيعة غير القانونية للاحتلال الإسرائيلي يؤكد بشكل أكبر على الانتهاكات المنهجية لإسرائيل للقانون الدولي، مما يشير إلى غياب المساءلة المحلية الحقيقية [Web ID: 3].
نظراً لعدم رغبة إسرائيل في التصرف، تقع على عاتق المحكمة الجنائية الدولية مسؤولية التدخل لضمان العدالة للضحايا في غزة.
الوضع في غزة يتطلب تدخلاً عاجلاً من المحكمة الجنائية الدولية بسبب الأزمة الإنسانية المستمرة والمتفاقمة: - شدة الأزمة: يذكر منشور الأونروا في 12 أبريل 2025 أنه بعد ستة أسابيع من الحصار، نفدت مخزونات الغذاء تقريبًا، وأغلقت المخابز، وانتشر الجوع، مع اقتراب غزة "من جوع عميق جدًا جدًا" [X Post: 1910935917788876822]. يأتي الحصار بعد تدمير 67.6% من الأراضي الزراعية في غزة، مما يترك السكان معتمدين بالكامل على المساعدات الخارجية [Web ID: 1]. سياسة سموتريتش تعرض السكان لخطر التجويع الجماعي، وهو نتيجة كارثية تتطلب تدخلاً فوريًا. - الطبيعة المستمرة للجرائم: يشير تصريح سموتريتش في 8 أبريل 2025 إلى استمرار وتصعيد الحصار، الذي بدأ في أواخر فبراير 2025. بدون تدخل المحكمة الجنائية الدولية، ستستمر هذه الجرائم، مما يعرض 2.23 مليون نسمة في غزة لخطر أكبر. - خطر المزيد من الانتهاكات: أجندة سموتريتش الأوسع، بما في ذلك سعيه لضم الضفة الغربية بدعم محتمل من إدارة ترامب القادمة في 2025 [Web ID: 2]، تشير إلى نمط من الانتهاكات المتزايدة ضد الفلسطينيين. أمر الاعتقال يمكن أن يردع المزيد من الجرائم من خلال إرسال إشارة بأن المجتمع الدولي لن يتسامح مع مثل هذه الأفعال. - السوابق والردع: سبق للمحكمة الجنائية الدولية أن أصدرت أوامر اعتقال لمسؤولين كبار في سياقات مماثلة، مثل السودان وليبيا، لجرائم تشمل التجويع والعقاب الجماعي. إصدار أمر اعتقال لسموتريتش سيعزز التزام المحكمة بمعالجة جرائم الحرب في الوقت الحقيقي، خاصة في القضايا البارزة التي تشمل مسؤولين كبار.
لقد أظهر كريم خان بالفعل التزامًا بالتحقيق في الجرائم في فلسطين، حيث زار معبر رفح الحدودي في أكتوبر 2023 وأكد على اختصاص مكتبه في الأحداث الحالية في غزة [Web ID: 2]. يمكن لقضاة الغرفة التمهيدية في المحكمة الجنائية الدولية إصدار أمر اعتقال إذا كانت هناك أدلة كافية، وهو ما يمكن للمدعي العام طلبه بعد جمع الأدلة وتحديد المشتبه به [Web ID: 1]. الأدلة في هذه القضية قوية: - تصريح سموتريتش العلني، الذي تم الإبلاغ عنه في 8 أبريل 2025، يوفر دليلاً مباشرًا على النية [X Post: 1911002446362456066]. - تأكيد الأونروا للحصار الذي استمر ستة أسابيع وتأثيره الإنساني يوفر شهادة مباشرة [X Post: 1910935917788876822]. - تؤكد النتائج على الويب، بما في ذلك تقارير منظمة العفو الدولية وأحكام المحكمة الدولية، الطبيعة المنهجية للانتهاكات [Web ID: 3].
بينما تعتمد المحكمة الجنائية الدولية على تعاون الدول لتنفيذ الاعتقالات [Web ID: 1]، فإن إصدار أمر الاعتقال سيضع ضغطًا كبيرًا على إسرائيل وحلفائها، خاصة مع تصاعد الانتقادات الدولية، حيث حذرت المملكة المتحدة وفرنسا وألمانيا من انتهاكات القانون الإنساني الدولي [Web ID: 3].
تتمثل مهمة المحكمة الجنائية الدولية في إنهاء الإفلات من العقاب على أخطر الجرائم وتوفير العدالة للضحايا. تأثير الحصار على المدنيين في غزة - خاصة الأطفال، كما أبرزته الأونروا [X Post: 1910935917788876822] - يتطلب المساءلة. أفعال سموتريتش لا تنتهك القانون الإنساني الدولي فحسب، بل تساهم أيضًا في الطبيعة غير القانونية للاحتلال الإسرائيلي، وفقًا لحكم المحكمة الدولية في يوليو 2024 [Web ID: 3]. عدم التصرف سيقوض مصداقية المحكمة الجنائية الدولية ويشجع قادة آخرين على ارتكاب جرائم مماثلة.
يجب على كريم خان طلب أمر اعتقال على وجه السرعة بحق بتسلئيل سموتريتش بتهمة ارتكاب جرائم حرب تتضمن التجويع كأسلوب حرب، وعرقلة المساعدات الإنسانية عمدًا، والعقاب الجماعي، كما يتضح من تصريحه في 8 أبريل 2025 والحصار الذي استمر ستة أسابيع على غزة. يجب على المحكمة الجنائية الدولية إصدار هذا الأمر لمعالجة الأزمة المستمرة، وردع المزيد من الانتهاكات، وتحقيق العدالة للمدنيين في غزة. الأدلة واضحة، والأساس القانوني متين، والضرورة الإنسانية لا يمكن إنكارها. حان وقت العمل الآن.
Karim Khan QC (@karimkhanqc), as the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (@IntlCrimCourt), has a mandate to investigate and prosecute individuals responsible for the most serious crimes of international concern, including war crimes, when states are unwilling or unable to do so genuinely [Web ID: 1]. Bezalel Smotrich (@bezalelsm), Israel’s Finance Minister, has played a direct and significant role in the imposition of a six-week blockade on Gaza, explicitly vowing on April 8, 2025, to prevent all humanitarian aid, including "not a single grain of wheat," from entering the territory [X Post: 1911002446362456066]. This blockade, confirmed by the UNRWA on April 12, 2025, has led to severe humanitarian consequences, including widespread hunger and the depletion of food stocks [X Post: 1910935917788876822]. Smotrich’s actions constitute war crimes under international humanitarian law (IHL), and the ICC must act urgently to hold him accountable.
The ICC has jurisdiction over crimes committed on the territory of Palestine, including Gaza, as part of its ongoing investigation into the Situation in the State of Palestine, which dates back to 2014 [Web ID: 2]. This investigation covers any crimes committed by any party on Palestinian territory, including current events in Gaza [Web ID: 2]. As a state party to the Rome Statute since 2015, Palestine has accepted the ICC’s jurisdiction, and the Court’s Pre-Trial Chamber confirmed in 2021 that its territorial jurisdiction includes Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. Smotrich, as an Israeli official whose actions directly impact Gaza, falls within the ICC’s personal jurisdiction for crimes committed on Palestinian territory, regardless of Israel’s non-membership in the Rome Statute.
Smotrich’s statement and the resulting blockade constitute war crimes under the Rome Statute, specifically Articles 8(2)(b)(xxv) (starvation as a method of warfare), 8(2)(b)(iii) (intentionally directing attacks against humanitarian assistance), and 8(2)(b)(ix) (collective punishment). The evidence is as follows:
Starvation as a Method of Warfare (Article 8(2)(b)(xxv))
Intentionally Directing Attacks Against Humanitarian Assistance (Article 8(2)(b)(iii))
Collective Punishment (Article 8(2)(b)(ix))
Under Article 25 of the Rome Statute, individuals can be held criminally responsible for ordering, soliciting, or inducing the commission of war crimes. Smotrich, as Israel’s Finance Minister, holds a position of authority and has direct influence over policies affecting Gaza, including the blockade. His public statement on April 8, 2025, to block all aid, including wheat, demonstrates intent and a direct contribution to the commission of war crimes: - Ordering or Inducing: Smotrich’s explicit policy to prevent aid from entering Gaza, as a senior government official, effectively orders or induces the implementation of the blockade, which has been in place for six weeks as confirmed by UNRWA [X Post: 1910935917788876822]. - Knowledge and Intent: Smotrich’s statement prioritizes the defeat of Hamas over humanitarian concerns, showing awareness of the blockade’s impact on civilians. The UNRWA’s report of widespread hunger and the ICJ’s prior rulings on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza [Web ID: 3] indicate that Smotrich knew or should have known that his policy would cause starvation and suffering. - Significant Contribution: As Finance Minister, Smotrich has authority over economic policies, including those affecting aid and commercial supplies to Gaza. His public endorsement of the blockade, combined with his role in the Settlements Administration overseeing West Bank policies [Web ID: 2], suggests a broader strategy to marginalize Palestinians, with the Gaza blockade as a key component.
The ICC operates on the principle of complementarity, prosecuting cases only when states are unwilling or unable to do so genuinely [Web ID: 1]. Israel has shown no willingness to investigate or prosecute Smotrich for his role in the blockade: - Israel’s government, including Smotrich, has continued to defy international calls for humanitarian access, as evidenced by the blockade’s persistence despite the ICJ’s January 2024 ruling [Web ID: 3]. - Smotrich’s statement and the blockade align with a broader policy of collective punishment and starvation, which Israel justifies on security grounds, claiming Hamas used ceasefire aid to rebuild its war machine [Web ID: 1]. However, this justification does not negate IHL obligations, and Israel’s failure to investigate these actions as potential war crimes demonstrates unwillingness. - The ICJ’s July 2024 ruling on the unlawful nature of Israel’s occupation further underscores Israel’s systemic violations of international law, suggesting a lack of genuine domestic accountability [Web ID: 3].
Given Israel’s unwillingness to act, the ICC has a responsibility to intervene to ensure justice for the victims in Gaza.
The situation in Gaza demands urgent action by the ICC due to the ongoing and escalating humanitarian crisis: - Severity of the Crisis: The UNRWA post on April 12, 2025, states that after six weeks of the blockade, food stocks are nearly gone, bakeries are closed, and hunger is spreading, with Gaza "inching closer towards very, very deep hunger" [X Post: 1910935917788876822]. The blockade follows the destruction of 67.6% of Gaza’s cropland, leaving the population entirely reliant on external aid [Web ID: 1]. Smotrich’s policy risks mass starvation, a catastrophic outcome that requires immediate intervention. - Ongoing Nature of the Crimes: Smotrich’s statement on April 8, 2025, indicates a continuation and escalation of the blockade, which began in late February 2025. Without ICC action, these crimes will persist, further endangering Gaza’s 2.23 million residents. - Risk of Further Violations: Smotrich’s broader agenda, including his push for West Bank annexation with potential support from the incoming Trump administration in 2025 [Web ID: 2], suggests a pattern of escalating violations against Palestinians. An arrest warrant could deter further crimes by signaling that the international community will not tolerate such actions. - Precedent and Deterrence: The ICC has previously issued arrest warrants for senior officials in similar contexts, such as in Sudan and Libya, for crimes including starvation and collective punishment. Issuing a warrant for Smotrich would reinforce the ICC’s commitment to addressing war crimes in real time, particularly in high-profile cases involving senior officials.
Karim Khan has already demonstrated a commitment to investigating crimes in Palestine, visiting the Rafah Border Crossing in October 2023 and emphasizing his office’s jurisdiction over current events in Gaza [Web ID: 2]. The ICC’s Pre-Trial judges can issue an arrest warrant if there is sufficient evidence, which the Prosecutor can request after gathering evidence and identifying a suspect [Web ID: 1]. The evidence in this case is robust: - Smotrich’s public statement, reported on April 8, 2025, provides direct evidence of intent [X Post: 1911002446362456066]. - The UNRWA’s confirmation of the six-week blockade and its humanitarian impact provides firsthand testimony [X Post: 1910935917788876822]. - Web results, including reports from Amnesty International and the ICJ’s rulings, corroborate the systematic nature of the violations [Web ID: 3].
While the ICC relies on state cooperation for arrests [Web ID: 1], issuing a warrant would place significant pressure on Israel and its allies, particularly as international criticism mounts, with the UK, France, and Germany warning of IHL breaches [Web ID: 3].
The ICC’s mandate is to end impunity for the most serious crimes and provide justice for victims. The blockade’s impact on Gaza’s civilians—particularly children, as highlighted by UNRWA [X Post: 1910935917788876822]—demands accountability. Smotrich’s actions not only violate IHL but also contribute to the unlawful nature of Israel’s occupation, as per the ICJ’s July 2024 ruling [Web ID: 3]. Failing to act would undermine the ICC’s credibility and embolden other leaders to commit similar crimes.
Karim Khan QC should urgently seek an arrest warrant for Bezalel Smotrich for the war crimes of starvation as a method of warfare, intentionally impeding humanitarian assistance, and collective punishment, as evidenced by his April 8, 2025, statement and the six-week blockade on Gaza. The ICC must issue this warrant to address the ongoing crisis, deter further violations, and uphold justice for Gaza’s civilians. The evidence is clear, the legal basis is solid, and the humanitarian imperative is undeniable. The time for action is now.
"هناك وقت تصبح فيه عملية الآلة مقيتة للغاية، تجعل قلبك يشعر بالغثيان، بحيث لا يمكنك المشاركة! لا يمكنك حتى المشاركة بشكل سلبي! وعليك أن تضع أجسادكم على التروس وعلى العجلات، على الروافع، على كل الأجهزة، وعليك أن تجعلها تتوقف! وعليك أن توضح للأشخاص الذين يديرونها، للأشخاص الذين يملكونها، أنه ما لم تكن حراً، فإن الآلة سيتم منعها من العمل نهائياً!" — ماريو سافيو، خطاب الاعتصام في قاعة سبرول، 2 ديسمبر 1964، جامعة كاليفورنيا، بيركلي.
"There is a time when the operation of the machine becomes so odious, makes you so sick at heart, that you can't take part... you've got to put your bodies upon the gears and upon the wheels, upon the levers, upon all the apparatus, and you've got to make it stop." — Mario Savio, Sproul Hall Sit-in Address, December 2, 1964, University of California, Berkeley
There is a time when the operation of the machine becomes so odious, makes you so sick at heart, that you can't take part... you've got to put your bodies upon the gears and upon the wheels, upon the levers, upon all the apparatus, and you've got to make it stop. -- Linkin Park (R.I.P. Chester Bennington)
Israel’s Siege on Gaza: A War Crime Starving Millions—Act Now!
For over six weeks, since early March 2025, Israel has imposed a total siege on Gaza, blocking all humanitarian aid, including food, medicine, and fuel. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared on April 8, 2025, that “not even a grain of wheat will enter Gaza,” prioritizing the “defeat of Hamas” over the lives of 2 million Palestinians. The result? Thousands of aid trucks—carrying tens of thousands of tons of food—are stuck at Rafah and Kerem Shalom, rotting under the sun, while inside Gaza, all bakeries have shut down due to a lack of flour. Children are dying of starvation—WHO reports at least 30 deaths by early April—families are grinding animal feed to survive, and black markets sell smuggled aid at prices like $60 for a sack of flour that should be free.
This is not just a humanitarian crisis; it’s a deliberate violation of international law. The Fourth Geneva Convention (Article 55) mandates that occupying powers ensure food and medical supplies for civilians. Starvation as a method of warfare is explicitly prohibited under Protocol I (Article 54), and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court classifies it as a war crime. UN experts, Human Rights Watch, and Amnesty International have already labeled Israel’s actions as potential crimes against humanity, even genocidal acts. The ICC issued warrants in 2024 against Israeli leaders like Yoav Gallant for similar starvation tactics. Yet, Smotrich’s words show this policy is intentional, a “war of starvation” designed to break Gaza’s people.
I have friends in Gaza begging for help, but here’s the brutal truth: even if I sent a billion dollars, it wouldn’t change Israel’s policies or allow a single grain of wheat into the Strip. The siege creates scarcity, fueling black markets where collaborators profit off desperation, while the blockade ensures nothing gets through. Yahya Sinwar, Hamas’ leader, hadn’t eaten for three days before his death in October 2024—Israel’s own autopsy confirmed it. If even he was starving, what chance do ordinary Gazans have? This isn’t about Hamas hoarding; it’s about Israel’s chokehold.
We can’t sit by while Gaza starves. I’m calling on the international community to act:
1. Lobby for airdrops now. With land crossings blocked, airdrops are the only way to get food and medicine directly to Gazans, bypassing the siege and profiteers. Jordan and Egypt have done it before—pressure your governments to join them.
2. Urge the UN General Assembly to use Resolution 377 (“Uniting for Peace”). When the Security Council fails—vetoed by the US—Resolution 377 empowers the UNGA to act, forcing the delivery of humanitarian aid and holding Israel accountable. Write to your UN representatives, demand an emergency session, and push for enforcement of international law.
Gaza’s people are being starved in plain sight. Share this, raise your voice, and act—before it’s too late. #GazaSiege #EndStarvation #UNActNow
حصار إسرائيل على غزة: جريمة حرب تجوّع الملايين - تحرك الآن!
منذ أكثر من ستة أسابيع، منذ بداية مارس 2025، فرضت إسرائيل حصارًا كاملًا على غزة، حيث منعت كل المساعدات الإنسانية، بما في ذلك الطعام والدواء والوقود. أعلن وزير المالية الإسرائيلي بتسلئيل سموتريتش في 8 أبريل 2025 أنه "لن يدخل حبة قمح واحدة إلى غزة"، مفضلاً "هزيمة حماس" على حياة أكثر من مليوني فلسطيني. النتيجة؟ آلاف الشاحنات المحملة بالمساعدات—تحمل عشرات الآلاف من الأطنان من الطعام—عالقة عند معابر رفح وكرم أبو سالم، تتعفن تحت الشمس، بينما في الداخل، أُغلقت جميع المخابز في غزة بسبب نقص الطحين. الأطفال يموتون جوعًا—منظمة الصحة العالمية سجلت وفاة 30 طفلًا على الأقل بحلول أوائل أبريل—والعائلات تلجأ إلى طحن علف الحيوانات أو البحث عن نباتات برية للبقاء على قيد الحياة، بينما تباع المساعدات المهربة في الأسواق السوداء بأسعار مثل 60 دولارًا لكيس طحين يُفترض أن يكون مجانيًا.
هذه ليست مجرد أزمة إنسانية؛ إنها انتهاك متعمد للقانون الدولي. اتفاقية جنيف الرابعة (المادة 55) تلزم القوة القائمة بالاحتلال بضمان توفير الغذاء والإمدادات الطبية للمدنيين. التجويع كوسيلة حرب محظور صراحة بموجب البروتوكول الأول (المادة 54)، وميثاق روما الخاص بالمحكمة الجنائية الدولية يصنفه كجريمة حرب. خبراء الأمم المتحدة ومنظمة هيومن رايتس ووتش ومنظمة العفو الدولية وصفوا أفعال إسرائيل بأنها جرائم ضد الإنسانية، بل وحتى أعمال إبادة جماعية محتملة. أصدرت المحكمة الجنائية الدولية أوامر توقيف في 2024 ضد قادة إسرائيليين مثل يوآف غالانت بسبب أساليب التجويع المماثلة. ومع ذلك، كلمات سموتريتش تظهر أن هذه السياسة متعمدة، "حرب تجويع" تهدف إلى كسر شعب غزة.
لدي أصدقاء في غزة يتوسلون المساعدة، لكن الحقيقة المريرة هي: حتى لو أرسلت مليار دولار، فلن يغير ذلك سياسات إسرائيل أو يسمح بدخول حبة قمح واحدة إلى القطاع. الحصار يخلق ندرة، مما يغذي الأسواق السوداء حيث يستفيد المتعاونون من يأس الناس، بينما يضمن الحصار عدم وصول أي شيء. يحيى السنوار، زعيم حماس، لم يأكل لمدة ثلاثة أيام قبل مقتله في أكتوبر 2024—تأكد ذلك تشريح إسرائيل نفسه. إذا كان حتى هو يتضور جوعًا، فما الفرص التي يملكها الفلسطينيون العاديون؟ هذا ليس عن تخزين حماس للمساعدات؛ إنه عن قبضة إسرائيل.
لا يمكننا أن نجلس مكتوفي الأيدي بينما يتضور شعب غزة جوعًا. أدعو المجتمع الدولي للتحرك:
1. اضغطوا من أجل إسقاط المساعدات جوًا الآن. مع إغلاق المعابر البرية، الإسقاط الجوي هو الطريقة الوحيدة لإيصال الطعام والدواء مباشرة إلى سكان غزة، متجاوزًا الحصار والمستغلين. الأردن ومصر قامتا بذلك من قبل—اضغطوا على حكوماتكم للانضمام إليهما.
2. حثوا الجمعية العامة للأمم المتحدة على استخدام القرار 377 ("التوحد من أجل السلام"). عندما يفشل مجلس الأمن—بسبب الفيتو الأمريكي—يخول القرار 377 للجمعية العامة التحرك، وفرض توصيل المساعدات الإنسانية ومحاسبة إسرائيل. اكتبوا إلى ممثلي بلادكم في الأمم المتحدة، اطلبوا جلسة طارئة، وادفعوا لتطبيق القانون الدولي.
شعب غزة يتضور جوعًا أمام أعين العالم. شاركوا هذا، ارفعوا أصواتكم، وتحركوا—قبل فوات الأوان. #حصار_غزة #أوقفوا_التجويع #الأمم_المتحدة_تحركي
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