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Palestine asks ICJ for advisory opinion on illegal occupier Israel’s obligations

March 1, 2025

More than 180 remained in detention without a clear indication of when or if they would be released, the physicians’ report said. “Detainees endure physical, psychological and sexual abuse as well as starvation and medical neglect amounting to torture,” the report said, denouncing a “deeply ingrained policy”. Healthcare workers were beaten, threatened, and forced to ... <a title="Palestine asks ICJ for advisory opinion on illegal occupier Israel’s obligations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/01/palestine-asks-icj-for-advisory-opinion-on-illegal-occupier-israels-obligations/" aria-label="Read more about Palestine asks ICJ for advisory opinion on illegal occupier Israel’s obligations">Read more</a>

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UN rapporteur welcomes ‘best news’ — Hague Group coalition pushing for Palestinian state

February 2, 2025

Asia Pacific Report UN Special Rapporteur to the Occupied Palestinian Territory Francesca Albanese has hailed the formation of The Hague Group, describing it as the “best news” from a coalition of policymakers “in a long time”. Formed on Friday in the city of its namesake, The Hague Group’s members — Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, ... <a title="UN rapporteur welcomes ‘best news’ — Hague Group coalition pushing for Palestinian state" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/02/02/un-rapporteur-welcomes-best-news-hague-group-coalition-pushing-for-palestinian-state/" aria-label="Read more about UN rapporteur welcomes ‘best news’ — Hague Group coalition pushing for Palestinian state">Read more</a>

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Climate crisis: The carbon footprint of the Gaza genocide

January 23, 2025

SPECIAL REPORT: By Jeremy Rose The International Court of Justice heard last month that after reconstruction is factored in Israel’s war on Gaza will have emitted 52 million tonnes of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. A figure equivalent to the annual emissions of 126 states and territories. It seems somehow wrong to be writing ... <a title="Climate crisis: The carbon footprint of the Gaza genocide" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/01/23/climate-crisis-the-carbon-footprint-of-the-gaza-genocide/" aria-label="Read more about Climate crisis: The carbon footprint of the Gaza genocide">Read more</a>

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Weaponising antisemitism – BDS, antisemitism and the silencing of criticism of Israel

January 10, 2025

COMMENTARY: By Cathy Peters To be Jewish does not mean an automatic identification with the rogue state of Israel. Nor does it mean that Jews are automatically threatened by criticism of Israel, yet our media and Labor and Liberal politicians would have you believe this is the case. We are seeing a debate in Australia ... <a title="Weaponising antisemitism – BDS, antisemitism and the silencing of criticism of Israel" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/01/10/weaponising-antisemitism-bds-antisemitism-and-the-silencing-of-criticism-of-israel/" aria-label="Read more about Weaponising antisemitism – BDS, antisemitism and the silencing of criticism of Israel">Read more</a>

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Palestine protest group condemns NZ’s ‘normalisation of apartheid’ – Israeli tennis player’s match disrupted

January 9, 2025

Asia Pacific Report A Palestine solidarity group has protested over the participation of Israeli tennis player Lina Glushko in New Zealand’s ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland today, saying such competition raises serious concerns about the normalisation of systemic oppression and apartheid. The Palestine Forum of New Zealand said in a statement that by taking part ... <a title="Palestine protest group condemns NZ’s ‘normalisation of apartheid’ – Israeli tennis player’s match disrupted" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/01/09/palestine-protest-group-condemns-nzs-normalisation-of-apartheid-israeli-tennis-players-match-disrupted/" aria-label="Read more about Palestine protest group condemns NZ’s ‘normalisation of apartheid’ – Israeli tennis player’s match disrupted">Read more</a>

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Palestine protest group condemns NZ’s ‘normalisation of apartheid’ over Israeli tennis player

December 30, 2024

Asia Pacific Report A Palestine solidarity group has protested over the participation of Israeli tennis player Lina Glushko in New Zealand’s ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland this week, saying such competition raises serious concerns about the normalisation of systemic oppression and apartheid. The Palestine Forum of New Zealand said in a statement that by taking ... <a title="Palestine protest group condemns NZ’s ‘normalisation of apartheid’ over Israeli tennis player" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/30/palestine-protest-group-condemns-nzs-normalisation-of-apartheid-over-israeli-tennis-player/" aria-label="Read more about Palestine protest group condemns NZ’s ‘normalisation of apartheid’ over Israeli tennis player">Read more</a>

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Climate justice: Vanuatu’s landmark case at ICJ seeks to hold polluting nations responsible

December 12, 2024

RNZ Pacific Vanuatu’s special envoy to climate change says their case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is based on the argument that those harming the climate are breaking international law. The case seeks an advisory opinion from the court on the legal responsibilities of countries in relation to climate change, and dozens of ... <a title="Climate justice: Vanuatu’s landmark case at ICJ seeks to hold polluting nations responsible" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/12/climate-justice-vanuatus-landmark-case-at-icj-seeks-to-hold-polluting-nations-responsible/" aria-label="Read more about Climate justice: Vanuatu’s landmark case at ICJ seeks to hold polluting nations responsible">Read more</a>

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Climate justice: Action groups livid over Australia’s submission at ICJ

December 4, 2024

ABC Pacific Australia’s government is being condemned by climate action groups for discouraging the International Court of Justice (ICJ) from ruling in favour of a court action brought by Vanuatu to determine legal consequences for states that fail to meet fossil reduction commitments. In its submission before the ICJ at The Hague yesterday, Australia argued ... <a title="Climate justice: Action groups livid over Australia’s submission at ICJ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/04/climate-justice-action-groups-livid-over-australias-submission-at-icj/" aria-label="Read more about Climate justice: Action groups livid over Australia’s submission at ICJ">Read more</a>

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Vanuatu’s landmark case at ICJ seeks to hold polluting nations responsible for climate change

December 4, 2024

RNZ Pacific Vanuatu’s special envoy to climate change says their case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is based on the argument that those harming the climate are breaking international law. The case seeks an advisory opinion from the court on the legal responsibilities of countries in relation to climate change, and dozens of ... <a title="Vanuatu’s landmark case at ICJ seeks to hold polluting nations responsible for climate change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/04/vanuatus-landmark-case-at-icj-seeks-to-hold-polluting-nations-responsible-for-climate-change/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu’s landmark case at ICJ seeks to hold polluting nations responsible for climate change">Read more</a>

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Eugene Doyle: Axis of Genocide vs Axis of Resistance. Whose side are you on?

November 8, 2024

COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle Despite being appalled at my government, I winced as a New Zealander to hear my country described as part of the “Axis of Genocide”. With increasing frequency I hear commentators on West Asia/Middle East news sites hold the collective West responsible for the genocide. It’s a big come-down from the Global ... <a title="Eugene Doyle: Axis of Genocide vs Axis of Resistance. Whose side are you on?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/08/eugene-doyle-axis-of-genocide-vs-axis-of-resistance-whose-side-are-you-on/" aria-label="Read more about Eugene Doyle: Axis of Genocide vs Axis of Resistance. Whose side are you on?">Read more</a>

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Call for UN sanctions on Israel to implement ICJ ruling on illegality of Palestine occupation

September 17, 2024

BDS National Committee The Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC), the largest coalition in Palestinian society leading the global BDS movement, has called for immediate pressure on all states to support the updated resolution tabled at the UN General Assembly calling for sanctions on Israel. The resolution is aimed at enacting the July 2024 Advisory Opinion ... <a title="Call for UN sanctions on Israel to implement ICJ ruling on illegality of Palestine occupation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/09/17/call-for-un-sanctions-on-israel-to-implement-icj-ruling-on-illegality-of-palestine-occupation/" aria-label="Read more about Call for UN sanctions on Israel to implement ICJ ruling on illegality of Palestine occupation">Read more</a>