Al Haq-supported Lawfare in Canada

Al Haq is assisting the Bilin Village Council in a lawsuit in Quebec against three Canadian corporations for allegedly aiding, abetting, assisting and conspiring with Israel, the Occupying Power in the West Bank, in carrying out an illegal act. This case is part of its strategy to exploit Western courts for political goals (lawfare), including cases against British government officials. General Director Shawan Jabarin has alleged ties to the PFLP terror organization. Israeli attorney and political activist Michael Sfard, lawyer for Jabarin, is also representing the Village Council.

Topics

• BDS
• Lawfare
• Shawan Jabarin

NGO Monitors Submission to the Human Rights Council Inquiry on the Gaza War, Led by Judge Richard Goldstone

Mandated by the UN Human Rights Council, Judge Richard Goldstone is conducting an investigation, including a fact-finding mission to Gaza and public hearings, on alleged war crimes violations by Israel during the Gaza War. NGO Monitors submission details NGO abuses of international law including distortions and demonization by PCHR, HRW, Amnesty, and Al Mezan, and lawfare campaigns and urges his commission to carefully examine the credibility and biases in NGO claims. Tendentious NGO reports influenced the inquiries of the Arab League and the UN Secretary General.

Topics

• 2009 Gaza War
• Goldstone Report
• International Law
• Lawfare
• UN Human Rights Council (HRC)

HRW Goes to Saudi Arabia to Demonize Israel and Raise Money

Topics

• Demonization
• Sarah Leah Whitson
• Saudi Arabia

Change in Spanish universal jurisdiction laws threatens NGO tool for anti-Israel political campaigns

Topics

• Lawfare
• Legislation

HRW on Sri Lanka compared to Gaza: Double-standards

Topics

• Demonization
• Double Standards
• War crimes

HRW Board Member by Day, Al Haq Founder and PLO Adviser by Night

Topics

• BDS
• Lawfare
• Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP)
• Shawan Jabarin
• Terrorism

"Why did we come?"- Political NGOs Marginalized at the Durban Review Conference

NGO representatives expressed disappointment and alienation regarding NGO participation in the Durban Review Conference. Speakers complained that their attendance at the conference was irrelevant and futile. The Outcome Document was adopted before the NGOs had the opportunity to address the plenary. These groups were only permitted to participate in the general debate on the last agenda item. UN staff explained that NGO influence was important for implementation and follow-up. The interaction between the UN and NGOs highlights the latters ambiguous status in the UN framework and the questions about whom they represent.

Topics

• 2009 Durban Review Conference
• United Nations

Al Haq Director -- High Court finds that alleged involvement with "terrorist entities" continues

Topics

• Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP)
• Shawan Jabarin
• Terrorism

Focus: NGOs on U.S. decision to pull out of Durban II

Topics

• 2009 Durban Review Conference
• Demonization
• Racism

HRW's "Rain of Fire": Neither Thorough Nor Impartial

As in HRWs other statements on Gaza, this report reflects a manipulation of "evidence" and lack of professionalism to support pre-determined political and ideological positions. The charges of "war crimes" are unjustified, based on dubious interpretations of international law, and reflect HRWs role in the wider Durban strategy of demonization. The lack of credibility results from reliance on unreliable and tampered evidence; false and inaccurate claims; and internal contradictions. The authors include a pro-Palestinian activist who has worked at the highly politicized PCHR.

Topics

• 2009 Gaza War
• Biases
• International Law
• Lack of Evidence
• white phosphorus