World Court Begins Hearing on Israel’s Siege of Gaza

The International Court of Justice has begun a hearing into Israel’s humanitarian obligations in Gaza.

Plus: Huge power outages in Spain and Portugal; and new EHRC advice states that trans women should not be allowed to use women’s toilets.

With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Ahmed Abu Riziq.

Published 28 April 2025

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