A war can be both morally justified and legally constrained. Israel’s campaign against Hamas is exactly that. It was not launched lightly or recklessly—it was waged in defense of life, sovereignty and the rule of law.
A leading human rights attorney and CEO of the International Legal Forum, an Israel-based NGO and global coalition of lawyers, combating antisemitism and standing up for Israel in the international legal arena.
Recognized as an expert on international law and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, has previously addressed the United Nations, US Congress, British Parliament and other high-level venues around the world. He frequently writes in leading publications, including Newsweek Magazine, where he is a regular columnist.
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The truth matters. The law matters. And what Israel’s Supreme Court just showed is that even in the fog of war, when politics runs hot and justice often runs cold, there is still room for reasoned, moral and lawful adjudication.
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As it did against Russia, the Starmer government ought to initiate an inquiry into funding from Doha
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Arsen Ostrovsky: “sadly, this is not surprising nor is it an isolated incident. The UN was created in the wake of the Holocaust and upon the ashes of the 6 …
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Arsen Ostrovsky: Hamas left Israel with no alternative but to resume military operations in Gaza, after they rejected repeated ceasefire proposals. It cannot be such that there is quiet in …
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Arsen Ostrovsky explaining why Israel’s decision to halt aid to Gaza was entirely just and legitimate under international law, and noting that “Churchill and FDR certainly were not expected or …