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An international civil society initiative examining Israeli war crimes in Gaza will hold its concluding session later this month, organizers announced, bringing together legal experts and witnesses to assess evidence of violations in the besieged Palestinian territory.
The Gaza Tribunal will convene from Oct. 23 to 26 at Istanbul University's Cemil Birsel Conference Hall, according to details released about the proceedings. The independent body, chaired by Richard Falk, a former UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine, has gathered academics, human rights advocates, journalists and civil society representatives to examine conduct during the Gaza conflict.
Over four days, participants will hear testimony from survivors and medical professionals, while international legal scholars review documentation related to war crimes and human rights violations.
The tribunal's structure mirrors other civil society-led initiatives that operate outside official state or international court systems. The steering committee includes former UN rapporteurs Michael Lynk and Hilal Elver, alongside legal experts Penny Green, Raji Sourani, Craig Mokhiber and Wesam Ahmed.
Among the jury members are French journalist and author Kenize Mourad, Palestinian academic Ghada Karmi, and international law professor Christine Chinkin.
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The panel will announce its final judgment on Oct. 26. Throughout the week, parallel events will highlight testimonies, documents and analyses related to the Gaza war.
Established as a global civil society initiative, the Gaza Tribunal seeks to address the Palestinian issue through historical, political, philosophical and legal perspectives while promoting accountability and justice. Organizers say the tribunal aims to document atrocities, raise global awareness and identify those responsible for crimes committed in the besieged enclave.
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