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'''The Hague Initiative for International Cooperation''' ('''thinc.''') is an independent global network of international law academics and practitioners based in [[The Hague]], Netherlands. Founded in 2017, the organisation focuses on the "balanced and non-discriminatory" application of [[international law]] to the [[Israeli–Palestinian conflict]] and the State of Israel.{{cite web |title=About us |url=thinc-israel.org |website=thinc-israel.org |access-date=2025-05-22}}

'''The Hague Initiative for International Cooperation''' ('''thinc.''') is an independent global network of international law academics and practitioners based in [[The Hague]], Netherlands. Founded in 2017, the organisation focuses on the "balanced and non-discriminatory" application of [[international law]] to the ''Israeli–"Palestinian" conflict'' and the State of [[Israel]].<ref>{{cite web |title=About us |url=https://thinc-israel.org/about/our-identity/ |website=thinc-israel.org}}</ref>

The director,  Andrew Tucker, Australian-born, Dutch-based international lawyer, writer and speaker.<ref>{{Cite news

The director is Andrew Tucker, Australian-born, Dutch-based international lawyer, writer and speaker.<ref>{{Cite news

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|url=https://www.israelhayom.com/writer/andrew-tucker/

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|title=Andrew Tucker Archives

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|title=Israel's allies meet in Europe to combat labeling regulations

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== Activities ==

== Activities ==

The organisation operates through three primary pillars: research, education, and advocacy. Its research often addresses what it terms "lawfare"—the perceived misuse of legal institutions to delegitimize Israel's sovereignty.{{cite news |last=Staff |title=International legal experts challenge ICJ advisory opinion on Israel |url=www.jns.org |work=Jewish News Syndicate |date=2024-07-22 |access-date=2025-05-22}}

The organisation operates through three primary pillars: research, education, and advocacy. Its research often addresses what it terms "lawfare"—the perceived misuse of legal institutions to delegitimize Israel's sovereignty.<ref>{{cite news |last=Staff |title=International legal experts challenge ICJ advisory opinion on Israel |website=Jewish News Syndicate |date=2024-07-22 |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref>

=== thinc.Academy ===

=== thinc.Academy ===

The group provides educational programming, including:

The group provides educational programming, including:

'''Israel on Trial:''' An online course and 500-page textbook examining the legal history of the state.

'''Israel on Trial:''' An online course and 500-page textbook examining the legal history of the state

 

'''Masterclass & Summer School:''' Academic programs held in The Hague and Israel for law students and young professionals.{{cite web |title=Educational Programs |url=thinc-israel.org |website=thinc.Academy |access-date=2025-05-22}}

'''Masterclass & Summer School:''' Academic programs held in The Hague and Israel for law students and young professionals.{{cite web |title=Educational Programs |url=thinc-israel.org |website=thinc.Academy |access-date=2025-05-22}}

== Publications ==

== Publications ==

''Israel on Trial'' (2018) – A comprehensive legal framework for the conflict.

*''Israel on Trial'' (2018) – A comprehensive legal framework for the conflict.

''Two States for Two Peoples?'' – A critical analysis of the [[European Union]]'s foreign policy regarding Palestinian statehood.{{cite book |last1=Matas |first1=David |last2=Weiss |first2=Andrew |title=Two States for Two Peoples? |publisher=thinc. |year=2021 |isbn=978-9083162706}}

 

 

* ''Two States for Two Peoples?'' – A critical analysis of the [[European Union]]'s foreign policy regarding Palestinian statehood.{{cite book |last1=Matas |first1=David |last2=Weiss |first2=Andrew |title=Two States for Two Peoples? |publisher=thinc. |year=2021 |isbn=978-9083162706}}[https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/two-states-for-two-peoples-the-palestinian Two States for Two Peoples: The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict, International Law and European Union Policy]

 

== Legal Positions ==

== Legal Positions ==

The organisation frequently submits ''amicus curiae'' observations and briefings to the [[International Criminal Court]] (ICC) and the [[International Court of Justice]] (ICJ). It maintains that the laws of ''Occupation (international law)|occupation'' are often misapplied to the West Bank and argues for the continued relevance of the ''San Remo Resolution'' and the ''Mandate for Palestine''.<ref>{{cite report |title=Submission to the ICJ regarding the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel |publisher=thinc. |date=2023-10-25 |url=thinc-israel.org}}</ref>

The organisation frequently submits ''amicus curiae'' observations and briefings to the [[International Criminal Court]] (ICC) and the [[International Court of Justice]] (ICJ). It maintains that the laws of ''Occupation (international law)|occupation'' are often misapplied to the West Bank and argues for the continued relevance of the ''San Remo Resolution'' and the ''Mandate for Palestine''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Submission to the ICJ regarding the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel |publisher=thinc. |date=2023-10-25 }}</ref>

 

== References ==

== References ==

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