“How international law has become the new weapon in the battle for public opinion” In this urgent and deeply challenging episode of The Tea with Myriam François, renowned scholar and author Norman Finkelstein argues that international law, once thought to be a neutral framework for justice, has become a largely toothless tool, vulnerable to political pressure and media spin. We unpack: ⚖️ International law as political language, from “national liberation” to “human rights” ⚖️ ICJ ruling on UNRWA — overwhelming votes, but no enforcement ⚖️ ICJ ruling on the genocide in Gaza — contested interpretations, media battles & the BBC controversy ⚖️ UN investigations under pressure — competing claims & the struggle for credibility ⚖️ US–Israel alignment — the race toward a “normalisation deal” ⚖️ Netanyahu & Israeli politics — the issue goes beyond one leader ⚖️ Israel rising extremism — what recent say about the Israeli society
