Cameron Miranda
Israel has been accused of violating international law and human rights law, as well as the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Human rights and Palestinian solidarity activists frequently mention violations of international law and the commission of war crimes by the state of Israel. In 1980, Israel formally annexed East Jerusalem as its capital, which was declared a violation of international law by the UNSC. In 2002, Israel began building a barrier on Palestinian land, consisting of concrete walls, military watchtowers, and barbed-wire fences. This has been dubbed the 'land grab' or 'Apartheid' wall.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Violation of international law | Confiscation and colonisation of Palestinian land, annexation of East Jerusalem and the Syrian Golan Heights, construction of a barrier on Palestinian land |
| Violation of human rights | Violation of the inalienable and most basic human rights of the Palestinian people |
| Violation of international humanitarian law | Collective punishment |
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What You'll Learn
Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem
Israel has been accused of breaking international law and violating the human rights of the Palestinian people. In 1980, Israel formally annexed East Jerusalem as Israel's "complete and united" capital. This was declared a violation of international law by the UNSC Resolution 478, which stated that the annexation was "null and void and must be rescinded".
UNSC Resolution 497 also states that Israel's annexation of the Syrian Golan Heights is illegal. Israel has also been accused of illegally confiscating and colonising Palestinian land, in grave breach of international law, including humanitarian and human rights law, as well as the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
The UN has called for Israel to be held accountable for its violations and for its continuing obstruction of peace. The UN has also appealed for protection for the Palestinian people in accordance with international humanitarian law.
Human rights and Palestinian solidarity activists frequently mention violations of international law and the commission of war crimes by the state of Israel. The IPSC National Coordinator Kevin Squires has looked at some of these offences in detail. UNOCHA has called Israel's actions "collective punishment, a violation of international humanitarian law". The outgoing UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, has stated that it "is illegal and should be lifted".
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Israel's annexation of the Syrian Golan Heights
Israel has been accused of violating international law and human rights law, as well as the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Human rights and Palestinian solidarity activists frequently mention these violations, as well as the commission of war crimes by the state of Israel.
One example of Israel's violation of international law is its annexation of the Syrian Golan Heights. In 1980, Israel formally annexed East Jerusalem as its "complete and united" capital. This was declared a violation of international law by the UNSC in Resolution 478, which stated that the annexation was "null and void and must be rescinded."
Similarly, UNSC Resolution 497 states that Israel's annexation of the Syrian Golan Heights is also illegal. The resolution declares that the annexation is "a violation of international law" and "null and void." The Syrian Golan Heights is a region that borders Syria, Lebanon, and Israel. It was captured by Israel during the 1967 Six-Day War and has been under Israeli control since then.
The international community, including the United Nations, has consistently rejected Israel's claim of sovereignty over the Golan Heights. The United Nations Security Council has passed several resolutions calling for Israel to withdraw from the territory and respect the territorial integrity of Syria. Despite these resolutions, Israel has maintained its presence in the Golan Heights and has even passed laws to strengthen its control over the area.
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Israel's confiscation and colonisation of Palestinian land
Israel has been accused of violating international law and human rights law, as well as the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, through its confiscation and colonisation of Palestinian land.
The UN has stated that Israel's confiscation and colonisation of Palestinian land is a "grave breach of international law". This includes the construction of a barrier consisting of 8m high concrete walls, military watchtowers and barbed-wire fences on Palestinian land. Israel claims that the purpose of this barrier is to prevent Palestinians from crossing into Israel, but its route winds deep within the West Bank, leading it to be dubbed the 'land grab' or 'Apartheid' wall. Only 15% of its route follows the Green Line border.
UNSC Resolution 478 declares the annexation of East Jerusalem as Israel’s “complete and united” capital in 1980 “a violation of international law” which is “null and void and must be rescinded”. Similarly, UNSC Resolution 497 states that Israel’s annexation of the Syrian Golan Heights is also illegal.
Human rights and Palestinian solidarity activists frequently mention violations of international law and the commission of war crimes by the state of Israel. UNOCHA has called Israel's actions "collective punishment, a violation of international humanitarian law". The outgoing UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, has stated that Israel's actions "are illegal and should be lifted".
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Israel's violation of Palestinian human rights
Israel has been accused of violating the human rights of the Palestinian people and flouting international law. In 2020, the UN stated that Israel, as the occupying power, has continued to illegally confiscate and colonise Palestinian land in grave breach of international law, including humanitarian and human rights law, as well as the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
In 1980, Israel formally annexed East Jerusalem as its capital, which was declared a violation of international law by the UNSC. Similarly, Israel's annexation of the Syrian Golan Heights was also deemed illegal. Israel has also been accused of collective punishment, which is a violation of international humanitarian law, and of committing war crimes.
In 2002, Israel began building a 710km barrier on Palestinian land, consisting of 8m high concrete walls, military watchtowers and barbed-wire fences. While Israel claims it is to prevent Palestinians from crossing into Israel, the route winds deep within the West Bank, leading it to be dubbed the 'land grab' or 'Apartheid' wall.
Human rights and Palestinian solidarity activists frequently mention violations of international law and the commission of war crimes by Israel. The continuation of such illegal policies and measures exacerbates the volatile situation on the ground and heightens tensions between the two sides. Israel must be held to the same standards as all other states and comply with international law.
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Israel's collective punishment of Palestinians
Israel has been accused of violating international law and the human rights of the Palestinian people. The UN has stated that Israel has continued to illegally confiscate and colonise Palestinian land in grave breach of international law, including humanitarian and human rights law, as well as the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
UNOCHA has called Israel's actions "collective punishment, a violation of international humanitarian law", while the outgoing UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, has stated that it "is illegal and should be lifted". Human rights and Palestinian solidarity activists frequently mention violations of international law and the commission of war crimes by the state of Israel.
In 1980, Israel formally annexed East Jerusalem as Israel's "complete and united" capital. UNSC Resolution 478 declares the annexation "a violation of international law" which is "null and void and must be rescinded". Similarly, UNSC Resolution 497 states that Israel's annexation of the Syrian Golan Heights is also illegal.
In 2002, Israel began building a 710km barrier consisting of 8m high concrete walls, military watchtowers and barbed-wire fences on Palestinian land. Israel claims its purpose is to prevent Palestinians from crossing into Israel, but its route winds deep within the West Bank – only 15% of its route follows the Green Line border – leading it to be dubbed the 'land grab' or 'Apartheid' wall.
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Frequently asked questions
Israel has been accused of violating international law and human rights law, as well as the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
Israel has been accused of illegally confiscating and colonising Palestinian land, as well as annexing East Jerusalem and the Syrian Golan Heights, in violation of international law.
Human rights and Palestinian solidarity activists frequently mention violations of human rights by the state of Israel, including the commission of war crimes.
Yes, the UN has called Israel's actions "collective punishment, a violation of international humanitarian law," and has stated that they are "illegal and should be lifted."
Israel's actions have been accused of exacerbating the volatile situation on the ground and heightening tensions between the two sides.
