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Israel has Occupied Palestinian Territories Since 1967; UN Court Considers Whether that's Legal

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The United Nations General Assembly has asked the organization’s court to give advice on what legal consequences Israel should face for its decades-long occupation of the Palestinian territories.

British jurist Malcolm Shaw, right, and Gilad Noam, Israel's Deputy Attorney-General for International Affairs attend the session of World Court
Patrick Post / AP
US Foreign Policy

1 in 5 Young People Around the World are NEETs. What Does That Mean?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

From the United Kingdom to China, youth unemployment has been a point of concern. But across the world there is also a growing number of young people who aren’t in school, don’t have a job, and aren’t in any sort of vocational training.

An illustration of silhouettes of 4 people sitting together with the word NEETS behind them
Elizabeth Sokolich
Global Economy

ICJ Judge Voted Against Every Approved Measure in Israel Genocide Case

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

Julia Sebutinde of Uganda voted no on more measures in the ICJ's ruling than the judge Israel appointed to the UN court for this case.

Judges preside over the opening of the hearings at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands
Patrick Post / AP
Defense and Security

ICJ Rules Israel Must Take Immediate Measures to Protect Palestinians in Gaza Strip

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The court did not order a cease-fire. In 63% of previous cases, it denied similar requests to stop military action.

Palestinians displaced by the Israeli ground offensive on the Gaza Strip walk at the makeshift tent camp in Rafah
Fatima Shbair / AP
Defense and Security

Why is Sweden Telling its Citizens to Prepare for War?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

As the country moves closer to joining NATO, member countries, including Poland and Germany, have said that within the next decade Russia could attack nations that have joined the military alliance. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, right, and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson attend a joint news conference
Efrem Lukatsky / AP
Defense and Security

What Happens When Ships Can't Cross the Red Sea and Panama Canal?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and drought in the Panama Canal are delaying shipments and could increase emissions.

Collage of a cargo ship in water
Elizabeth Sokolich (photos: Envato)
Global Economy

South Africa's Case Against Israel is the Fifth Time UN Genocide Law has Been Used this Way

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The ICJ is considering whether to approve provisional measures that would immediately order Israel to stop all military operations in the Gaza Strip.

Protesters carry flags and banners outside the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands
Patrick Post / AP
Global Politics

Who Could Be Criminally Charged Because of the Israel-Hamas War?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

Both Hamas militants and Israeli military members could be charged by the International Criminal Court, which has been investigating potential crimes in Gaza.

A photo collage of soldiers and the ICC building
Elizabeth Sokolich with photos from AP
Global Politics

What Are the Provisional Measures South Africa Is Requesting in Its Genocide Case Against Israel?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The court could rule in a few weeks on whether to implement provisional measures that include ordering Israel to stop military actions in the Gaza Strip while the case is being determined.

South Africa's Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola addresses the media outside the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands
Patrick Post / AP
Global Politics

How Could Young Voters Affect Taiwan's Election?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

At least a quarter of Taiwan’s eligible voters are between 20 and 40 years old, a group that overwhelmingly supports an independent Taiwan.

Supporters cheer for the Democratic Progressive Party during an elections rally
Ng Han Guan / AP
Global Politics