Tom Dannenbaum

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Associate Professor of International Law at the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts. IHL, IHRL, ICL, use of force, just war theory, shared responsibility. Book: http://bit.ly/3HRrAs4 Webpage: https://bit.ly/3T31wl7

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Drawing on the moral philosophy of torture, @tomdannenbaum.bsky.social offers a different normative theory of the crime of starvation faculti.net/siege-starva... #starvation #law #HumanRights

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“War and Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza” Monday December 11, 2023 12 noon Eastern A live webinar panel featuring -Adil Haque -Sari Bashi -Tom Dannenbaum Livestream link and event info: utoledo.edu/al/mikhail.html

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Glad to provide commentary on the idea that #HumanitarianAid to #Gaza should be conditional on the release of the hostages. Unsurprisingly all consulted experts take the same view: this is illegal (and immoral). Comments also by @adhaque.bsky.social & @tomdannenbaum.bsky.social #LawSky

Top Legal Experts on Why Aid to Gaza Can't Be Conditioned on Hostage Release, in response to remarks...www.justsecurity.org Top law-of-war experts give us their views on a statement made by a senior US official concerning humanitarian relief in Gaza and hostages.

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Very good concise explainer by @tomdannenbaum.bsky.social on the #IHL status of hospitals on @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social. (3:50) It is not as simple as "used for military purposes = legitimate target"!

Newshour - Al Shifa hospital: Israel says arms found inside complex - BBC Soundswww.bbc.co.uk Israeli army says military equipment including weapons found in raid on Gaza hospital

Thanks so much for having me Craig.

In the latest episode of “JIB/JAB-The Laws of War Podcast”, I speak with Tom Dannenbaum on sieges and the starvation of civilians as a method of warfare in both IHL and under the ICC Statute, and how this should inform our understanding of the siege of Gaza. on.soundcloud.com/8oP56QN6J5hD...

Important, clear, and persuasive analysis from @adhaque.bsky.social on the internal limits of self defense. This has gone too far: www.justsecurity.org/89960/enough...

Thanks to Ali Velshi for having me on this weekend to discuss some of the key components of war crimes prosecutions. Full segment posted here: x.com/alivelshi/st...

Adding to my comments on All Things Considered: Hamas deliberately locating military objectives (including the targeted commander) amidst civilians is a war crime (using human shields). That said, it does not change IDF obligations, which are as described in the interview www.npr.org/2023/11/01/1...

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The International Criminal Court opened an ongoing investigation into the situation in Palestine in 2021. Lawfare Managing Editor @tylermcbrien.bsky.social explores how the current conflict might affect the investigation, and vice versa:

Where Does the ICC Palestine Investigation Stand?www.lawfaremedia.org The ICC opened an ongoing investigation into the situation in Palestine in 2021. How might the current conflict affect the investigation, and vice versa?

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Must read by @tomdannenbaum.bsky.social www.justsecurity.org/89403/the-si...

The Siege of Gaza and the Starvation War Crimewww.justsecurity.org An analysis of the war crimes law that applies to Hamas atrocities on 7/10, and the cutting off food and water to Gaza.

The atrocities perpetrated by Hamas actors beginning on the 7th of October were and remain horrifying. However, they cannot justify the starvation of a civilian population. The Israeli government must let food, water, and other essentials into Gaza. www.justsecurity.org/89403/the-si...

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Please share widely! Open letter by Israeli international law experts: The taking of hostages is a blatant violation of international law. We call for the immediate & unconditional release of all hostages. Pending their release, they are all entitled to be treated with humanity & respect. >>

Gallant is ordering a massive war crime (ICC 8.2.b.xxv) & very likely a crime against humanity (ICC 7.1.b, 7.2.b [extermination] / 7.1.k [inhumane acts]). Presence of combatants w/in a civ. popul'n does not affect its civ. character (AP I 50.3). Possibly genocide (ICC 6.c). ICC has jurisdiction.

Yoav Gallant (Israeli defence minister): "I have ordered a complete siege on the Gaza Strip. There will be no electricity, no food, no fuel, everything is closed. We are fighting human animals and we act accordingly."

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Statement from Al-Haq: "We call on the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to expedite the investigation into the Situation in Palestine with full resources and onsite visits as promised in December 2022." www.alhaq.org/advocacy/218...

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@tomdannenbaum.bsky.social I have your book in queue

THREAD: I’ve heard it suggested that Armenia’s progress towards joining the ICC (shorturl.at/bhBEY) is not relevant to alleged crimes by Azerbaijani nationals in Nagorno-Karabakh. That’s not quite right. The reason one might think Armenia’s ratification will have no bearing on Nagorno-Karabakh 1/9

With thanks to Acción contra el Hambre for the invitation, this is my overview of the nexus between international criminal law and mass deprivation. Sadly relevant to ongoing or recent situations in Nagorno-Karabakh, Ukraine, S. Sudan, Syria, Tigray, Yemen and elsewhere revista17.org/es/revista-d...

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