ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tal Mimran

Tal Mimran is an Associate Professor at the Zefat Academic College, and the Academic Director of the International Law Forum of the Hebrew University. Tal is also a fellow at the Federmann Cyber Security Research Center in the Law Faculty of the Hebrew University, and head of a program at Tachlith Institute.

POSTS BY Tal Mimran

04 May 2024

Tal Mimran

The Battle for Immunity

The International Law Commission is preparing to continue discussions on Draft Articles on the Immunity of State Officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction at its forthcoming 75th summer session. This article focuses on two issues: the scope of immunity and its exceptions. These issues, which are widely discussed internationally, are far from being resolved. In this state of flux, a common ground is needed to move forward, which I try to outline in this blog post. Continue reading >>

11 April 2024

Tal Mimran

Third Provisional Measures in South Africa v Israel

On March 28, 2024, the ICJ issued its third provisional measures order in South Africa v Israel. The Court ordered further, more pointed, measures towards Israel to ensure the provision of humanitarian aid throughout Gaza. In this blog post, I consider that the right to be heard in the course of this third order has not been fully guaranteed since the ICJ based its ruling on the international reports which were not provided, known, and considered by either of the parties. Moreover, I argue that the ICJ underscored its decision on humanitarian law rather than obligations to prevent genocide. Continue reading >>

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