Pellet (center) makes a impassioned case for Nicaragua and the ICJ’s need to step in and rule in favor of “provisional measures” be taken against Germany, which could include a call to cease weapons deliveries to Israel. Citing a number of examples and definitions, he argues that it would be absurd to allow Germany to ignore its international obligations just because the question of a genocide against Palestinians by Israel remains an open one and not to be decided, explicitly, in this matter. It is about “responsibility” and “intent,” not “results.” Otherwise, there would be no point to international law that efforts to “prevent” crimes against humanity.
Germany at ICJ for genocide violations: Day 1
Germany at ICJ for genocide violations: Day 1
Germany at ICJ for genocide violations: Day 1
Pellet (center) makes a impassioned case for Nicaragua and the ICJ’s need to step in and rule in favor of “provisional measures” be taken against Germany, which could include a call to cease weapons deliveries to Israel. Citing a number of examples and definitions, he argues that it would be absurd to allow Germany to ignore its international obligations just because the question of a genocide against Palestinians by Israel remains an open one and not to be decided, explicitly, in this matter. It is about “responsibility” and “intent,” not “results.” Otherwise, there would be no point to international law that efforts to “prevent” crimes against humanity.