Ahmed A. H. The Crimes of the Zionist Entity in Gaza in the Scales of International Criminal Justice

Abstract

International responsibility is one of the fundamental principles of international law that aims to hold states and non-state actors accountable for serious violations, particularly those targeting civilian populations during armed conflicts. The starvation of civilians is among the most serious of such violations, as it involves the use of hunger as a weapon to subjugate or collectively punish populations—an act expressly prohibited under international humanitarian law. This study examines the foundations of the international responsibility of the Israeli entity for the starvation of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip by analyzing the nature of such responsibility and the role of international judicial bodies—particularly the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court—in attributing and enforcing accountability. It also explores the main legal and political obstacles that hinder the implementation of international justice in this context.