Legal expert Lisa Wiese: Israel’s ’serious violations of international law’ are obvious

Lisa Wiese, research assistant in European law, international law and public law
Lisa Wiese, research assistant in European law, international law and public law. Photo: private
There is increasing talk of "genocide" in relation to the war in Gaza. During the occupation of the Audimax at Leipzig University on 7 May, one banner read "Uni occupation against genocide" in German. But from a legal point of view, what exactly does the term mean? What distinguishes genocide from mass killings? And are Israel’s actions in Gaza still compatible with international law? In our interview, international law expert Lisa Wiese from Leipzig University answers these and other questions. ...
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