The Israel/Palestine dispute/conflict is characterised by legal disputation and can only be understood if regard is had to these legal disputes. Students will consider whether international humanitarian law and human rights conventions are applicable to the Palestinian Territory; whether there is a right of return for refugees; whether Gaza remains occupied territory; whether Israel's offensive in Gaza 2008/2009 was lawful; whether the wall and settlements Israel is building in Palestinian territory are lawful; the legality of the Palestinian responses; the characterisation under international law of the practices and policies of Israel, the Palestinian authorities, and regional... -- Course Website
