Starvation Is a War Crime, but Will Justice Ever Be Done?

Starvation is a war crime, but will justice ever be done?

Experts say that food is increasingly being used as a weapon in conflicts in places like Sudan, Syria and Gaza. But there's never been a war crimes case about it in an international court. That may soon change.

World Leaders Take a Stand as Outrage Against Israel Increases

The OIC Group at an Aug. 12 press briefing to present their joint statement on recent developments in the Gaza Strip, following an OIC Group emergency meeting on Aug. 11 after Israel announced its plan to take complete military control of the Gaza Strip. Credit: UN PhotoBy Naomi Myint BreuerUNITED NATIONS, Aug 15 2025 (IPS) The world is becoming increasingly outraged at Israel for its actions in the ongoing war against Hamas, particularly amid t…

Former justice minister Irwin Cotler calls on Israel to end war, starvation in Gaza

Former Liberal justice minister Irwin Cotler has joined thousands of Jews calling on Israel to end the war and starvation in Gaza, in an open letter saying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is jeopardizing peace at home and abroad.