ILKE invites you to engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the repurcassions of International Law concerning Israel's genocide in Gaza. Join us for a conference titled "Israel on Trial at the International Court of Justice: Legal and Political Implications” where we will delve into the significance and implications of Israel's trial at the ICJ, exploring its potential future impact on the Palestinian cause and the international system.
We will discuss the following questions and more:
- How
effective is international law in fostering a sustainable resolution to the
Palestine-Israel issues?
- How
would the decisions of the International Court of Justice, whether in favour of
or against Israel, influence the future trajectory of Palestine?
- What
is the current state of trust in international law? Will we see the supremacy
of law or the power of politics?
Speakers:
Sami Al Arian
He
serves as the Director of the Centre for Islam and Global Affairs and holds the
position of Professor at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University. As the son of
Palestinian refugees expelled in 1948, he has gained recognition for his
political activism and has been targeted by the United States for his advocacy. In 1981, he helped establish the Islamic Society of
North America (ISNA), the largest Muslim grassroots organization in USA. He is the founder of the Islamic Academy of Florida,
one of the nation’s top full-time Islamic schools with over 300 students from
preschool to high school. He helped establish the Islamic Committee for
Palestine (ICP), a group that raised awareness about the plight of
Palestinians.
Mutaz Qafisheh
Dr. Mutaz Qafisheh is Professor of International Law and former dean, College of Law and Political Science, Hebron University and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Law for Palestine Organization. He is Deputy Palestinian Minister of Higher Education for Scientific Research. He represented the Palestinian Bar Association at the International Criminal Court which adopted his plea on Palestine's borders. He supervises PhDs at universities in Europe and the Middle East. He holds PhD in International Law, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva. He held senior positions at the United Nations in Geneva, Beirut, and Ramallah. He published six books and 60 peer-reviewed articles worldwide.
The speakers provided insights into the future based on the current situation of the Palestinian cause. Abdullah Omar Marouf, on the other hand, shifted the focus from the religious dimension to the humanitarian and legal aspects of the Palestinian issue.