ISGAP Certificate Program in Critical Contemporary Antisemitism Studies

Examining Common Libels Against the Jewish State Under International Law

The world in the post-October 7th reality has seen a surge in the proliferation of serious accusations hurled against the Jewish State, such as war crimes, genocide, occupation, illegal settlements, colonialism, and apartheid. These accusations have morphed into a virulent concoction of libels against the Jewish collective of Israel, fueling an unprecedented global pandemic of antisemitism. This course will dissect these often-unchallenged accusations and examine them through sound legal analysis under international law.

 

Session 1: Illegal Occupation Accusation

In this session we will deconstruct the accusation that Israel is an illegal occupying power, demonstrating the inapplicability of this designation to Israel’s presence in the territories.

Session 2: Apartheid Accusation
In this session we will deconstruct the accusation that Israel is a racist apartheid state, highlighting the distinctions between Israel and the political regime of apartheid South Africa.
 
Session 3: Genocide Accusation
In this session we will deconstruct the accusation that Israel is committing genocide, examining the application of human rights law to the conflict in Gaza and the territories. 
 
Session 4: Peace Obstruction Accusation
In this session we will deconstruct the accusation that Israel is blocking international peace efforts, chronicling the history of international peace efforts in the Middle East. 

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Course Details
Term:

Fall 2024

Format:

Online

Number of Sessions:

4

Dates:

November 19, November 26, December 3, December 10, 2024

Day & Times:

Tuesdays, 11:00AM-12:00PM EST

Course Faculty
Professor Ansel Brown