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US Sanctions Palestinian NGOs Amid Gaza Protests and Criticism

9/8/2025

Summary

Thunberg Critiques UK

The US State Department sanctioned three Palestinian NGOs for pursuing ICC investigations into Israeli leaders, calling it “illegitimate targeting of Israel.”
The NGOs labeled the sanctions as “immoral,” arguing they hinder accountability for alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Greta Thunberg criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for failing to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Protests in the UK against the crackdown on Palestine Action led to nearly 900 arrests and allegations of police violence.
Thunberg stressed the urgent need for international action, highlighting growing awareness of Gaza's atrocities.

Summary

Scholars Oppose Genocide Resolution

Over 200 scholars urge the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) to retract its genocide resolution on Israel's actions in Gaza.
Critics claim the IAGS overlooked Hamas' role and misapplied genocide definitions.
The resolution passed with 86% support from only 28% of voters, raising transparency concerns.
Critics point to the IAGS's open membership policy, allowing non-experts to participate.
Prominent scholars, including Eli Rosenbaum and Alan Dershowitz, oppose the resolution.

History

Historical Context

The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2334 in 2016, condemning Israeli settlements in occupied territories, with 14 of 15 members supporting it. The U.S. abstention highlighted ongoing tensions regarding accountability for alleged war crimes, exacerbated by recent U.S. sanctions against Palestinian NGOs. These developments threaten peace efforts and reflect the international community's struggle to address humanitarian crises in Gaza.

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Thunberg Critiques UK

The US State Department sanctioned three Palestinian NGOs for pursuing ICC investigations into Israeli leaders, calling it “illegitimate targeting of Israel.”
The NGOs labeled the sanctions as “immoral,” arguing they hinder accountability for alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Greta Thunberg criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for failing to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Protests in the UK against the crackdown on Palestine Action led to nearly 900 arrests and allegations of police violence.
Thunberg stressed the urgent need for international action, highlighting growing awareness of Gaza's atrocities.

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