Israel plans to hand law enforcement in the West Bank to the police: Another step towards annexation
Israel's plan to transfer civilian law enforcement over settlements in the West Bank from the military to the Israeli police is another step in the annexation of the West Bank, and a further breach of international law.
IHL Centre Highlights 2025
The IHL Centre is pleased to share its first annual highlights publication, summarising key global and regional achievements and examples of the impact of our work last year.
Strategic Humanitarian Roundtable, Addis Adaba
In June 2026, the Centre convened a strategic roundtable on "Strengthening Coordinated Humanitarian Response and Diplomacy in Sudan and Ethiopia".
Apartheid in the occupied Palestinian territory and prospects for accountability
This Q+A document seeks to provide a basic guide to the legal definition of apartheid and its application in the occupied Palestinian territory.
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