In 2017, Ismail Ziada filed a civil suit at the District Court of the Hague against former Israeli military leaders Benny Gantz and Amir Eshel for their role in a 2014 strike—part of the Israeli offensive in Gaza known as Operation Protective Edge—which killed six of Ziada’s family members. In 2020, the court dismissed Ziada’s civil suit, arguing that, as agents of the state, Gantz and Eshel enjoy functional immunity from prosecution, and the court had no jurisdiction over the matter.
Now, the Dutch court hearing his appeal has until Dec. 7 to decide whether the international legal principle of universal jurisdiction will allow him to pursue his case from the Netherlands, an enormous step forward for Palestinians trying to seek justice in Israel, where they’re prohibited from addressing cases or appeals against Israel for war crimes and acts of war. TRNN contributor David Kattenburg talks to Ziada’s lawyer, Liesbeth Zegveld, about this case and what it could mean for those seeking international justice by way of local jurisdictions.
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Sue israel for 10 trillion dollars , or more.! Rob
I am from Vancouver,Canada and i wanted to say that the Dutch Court failed Ismail Ziada.What happened to Ismail Ziada's Family
is a war Crime and the Israeli Gov't should be charged with War Crimes against the People of Gaza.The Dutch Court because of its
ruling against Ismail Ziada is a supporter of Israeli War Crimes.The majority of people in the world supports Ismail Ziada and all Palestinians
fighting against Israeli Apartheid.The Gov'ts of Canada, USA and the EU are complicit in these Israeli War crimes against the People of Gaza
because of their support of Israeli Apartheid.Israel shouldn't be recognized by any Gov't in the world because of Israeli War Crimes and Crimes
against Humanity against the Palestinian People.From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free.
Hamas should be held liable for starting the violence that creates perpetual conflict
The poor have always been used and abused by the rich psychopaths… Israel is no different, in fact, probably much worse.
Not sure how the Dutch will go up against the terrorists.
The us 🇺🇸 should be charged with war crimes I want to file 1 with the un
Why are random rockets being fired on israeli civilians never mentioned on your one sided reporting. Real news?
can you also put hamas on trail ?
Whoa. Proud of my nationality for once lmao. Hope it works out!
Israel does not have so many rights but it simply acts as it likes without being called to account. There is nothing worse than putting decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being totally wrong.
Kattenburg is an old neighborhood in Amsterdam where my dad grew up.
Real News: Can you please research & advocate for full intellectual property (IP) abolition? This is the most important activist aim for working class people! A just economy (& most leftist projects) has very little chance without first abolishing IP. IP is the most severe & oppressive tool of the rich & powerful.
Please see the work of Stephan Kinsella, Michele Boldrin, & David K. Levine. These are the best experts on intellectual property in the world. Everyone who cares about seriously improving things for humanity needs to know what IP abolition is about.