Israel Violating International Law

(Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu)

This article is not designed to upset proponents of the State of Israel, but it will. Proponents of Israel have lent longstanding support to the State because of the context in which it is considered to be "God's chosen," but that is something of a completely different discussion and a matter of religious debate. In terms of this new up-and-coming Nuclear Arms Treaty between 6 of the world's prominent nations and Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ("Bibi") is hotly protesting this agreement in violation of International Law as an "interfering State."

Historically speaking, the United States and Israel have been some of the greatest allies the world has ever seen since post-World War II. Since that time, however; Israel has had a number of conflicts in the international community between Saudi Arabia, Palestine, and Iran. More recently, the United Nations has accused Israel of violating the Geneva Conventions and committing International Human Rights violations in the wake of armed conflict with Palestinians in Gaza while "confining" the People of Gaza into a fixed strip of land.

(U.S. and Iran meet in Vienna 2015)

In terms of the Nuclear Arms Treaty designed to disarm established nations, Israel has become extremely vocal in its protest over the current nuclear arms deal with Iran. First, Israel has all but refused to become a party to this international treaty at any time. Second, Israel has also violated several international agreements, rights, duties, conventions and resolutions as identified by the United Nations. There is not one State on this planet who has not committed any violations of international agreements and law. Second, Israel is blatantly violating International Law with its outcry against the Treaty with Iran.

In accordance with U.N. General Assembly Resolution 2625(XXV), Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations among Co-operating States in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations:

"States have the duty to co-operate with one another, irrespective of the differences in their political, economic and social systems, in the various spheres of international relations, in order to maintain international peace and security and to promote international economic stability and progress, the general welfare of nations and international co-operation free from discrimination based on such differences."

This indicates that any member of the United Nations who does not promote international peace and tranquility with other members and non-members is guilty of violating the Charter of the United Nations. This would include both Israel and Iran in which both can be subject to international sanctions, whether financial and/or political.