FIGHTING LEGAL BATTLES AGAINST TERROR, ANTISEMITISM &
DE-LEGITIMIZATION OF ISRAEL
The International Legal Forum (ILF) is an independent, Israel-based NGO and pro-active global network of over 4,000 lawyers and activists in 40 countries, who have been at the forefront of the legal battle for Israel in the wake of the October 7th massacre by Hamas, while combating terror, BDS, and antisemitism in the international legal arena.
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These are difficult hours. Israel essentially had to make a deal with the devil in order to get our hostages out. But it only underscores that whereas the Jewish state places the ultimate prerogative on life, Hamas places theirs on death.
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Whilst we acknowledge the risks associated with this agreement, the prerogative to secure the release of hostages was absolutely paramount and we will remain unwavering in advocating for the release of every last hostage, and their return home to their loved ones. It is also important to recognize that this agreement does not call for a complete end to military operations, and that Israel will remain entitled under international law to continue military actions against Hamas, if they should breach the ceasefire agreement or engage in acts of terror.
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ILF CEO Arsen Ostrovsky writes in The Hill with John Spencer (Chair of Urban Warfare at West Point) and Dr. Brian Cox (former U.S. Army Judge Advocate):
"Fifteen months into this war, there is hardly a hospital in Gaza that Hamas has not turned into a terrorist staging ground.
Under international law, these hospitals, like Kamal Adwan, lose their protected status and become legitimate targets for military operations, which the IDF have conducted in full accordance with their obligations under the laws of armed conflict.
The WHO and all those who truly care about the wellbeing of civilians in Gaza, would be well advised to direct their outrage at Hamas, which continues to unconscionably and illegally, turn hospitals into their personal control and command centers, and severely risking the lives of innocent civilians."
WHAT WE DO
Provide knowledge, strategic planning, research, and legal expertise to activists, victims, professionals, and decision-makers
Initiating, promoting, and supporting global legal actions, litigation, legislation, and position papers
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