Shlomo Levin
ARTICLES BY: Shlomo Levin
Ramaphosa at the White House: South Africa’s Double Standard on Genocide
On May 21, President Donald Trump confronted visiting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with evidence that his country is committing genocide against white farmers. Ramaphosa...
Celebration or Condemnation? Human Rights, Passover, and the Tenth Plague
Many of us may be uncomfortable with the sweeping destruction of the Ten Plagues as we recite them at the seder -- particularly the final...
How an Oscar-Nominated Movie Stirs Up Hatred of Jews
I’m currently in Oaxaca, a beautiful city in Southern Mexico known for its cultural festivals and distinctive cuisine. Last weekend, Oaxaca hosted a film festival. To...
Shouldn’t Refugees Want to Leave an Open-Air Prison?
The United Nations considers most Gaza residents to be refugees displaced by the creation of Israel way back in 1948. Of course, few if any...
Condemn Israel, Starve Miners: South African Hypocrisy Makes a Mockery of Human Rights
According to the Talmud, Rabban Gamliel banned any student whose deeds were not in keeping with their values (Brachot 28a). This left him with an...
The International Court of Justice Ruled Against Israel; Then Its President Became PM of Lebanon
The United Nations General Assembly and Security Council are political institutions that countries use to pursue their foreign policy interests. For that reason, the UN Charter...
Bombing Syrian Weapons Might Be Against International Law for Now — But It’s Morally Right
Since the sudden fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Israel has been bombing Syrian military bases like there’s a going out of business sale. Israel’s air...
Why Does Amnesty International Have Relevance for Views on Israel?
On December 5, Amnesty International released a report accusing Israel of genocide. It begins with the Genocide Convention, then uses alleged evidence from hundreds of...
Another Report from Human Rights Watch: Ignore Hamas, Blame Israel
On November 14, Human Rights Watch released a report titled "Hopeless, Starving, and Besieged," which accuses Israel of numerous war crimes in Gaza. The report is based...
If UK Climate Protestors Can’t Break the Law, Gaza Protestors Can’t Either
In my view, climate change is a critical issue that should receive far more attention. So I ought to be glad that there's a group...
They Shouldn’t Ban Shechita, But Sure They Can
One Shabbat, during the time I was studying for a Master’s degree in International Law and Human Rights, I mentioned the courses I was taking...
