Kenneth Roth Trump’s threats against the country and attacks on nearby boats cannot be justified under international law ‘Were Trump to invade Venezuela, it would be unjustifiable aggression.’ Photograph: Martin Bernetti/AFP/Getty Images W e should not be surprised that Donald Trump , having had no problem aiding and abetting Israel’s genocide in Gaza , is willing to flout the law when it comes to his bellicose threats to Venezuela and his lethal attacks on nearby alleged drug-running boats....

A narrow understanding of the term, as well as Israel’s history as a haven for genocide victims, explains the dissonance 'There is little doubt that Israel’s actions are sufficient to meet the requirements for genocidal conduct.’ Photograph: Hatem Khaled/Reuters Why is it so difficult for some to accept that the Israeli government is committing genocide in Gaza? The case for genocide is compelling , but some governments and members of the public resist acknowledging it. The reason lies in not...

It seems paradoxical to look to Trump to save Palestinians, yet no recent US president has been better placed to stop Israel ‘Most US...