“Busboys and Poets” is set to host a major public discussion titled “Holding Israel Accountable: Craig Mokhiber and Noura Erakat in Conversation with Katie Halper,” taking place on Sunday, 7 December 2025 at 5:00 PM at the 14th & V venue, located at 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009.
The event will bring together two leading voices in international law and human rights: Craig Mokhiber, former senior UN official known for his principled stance on international accountability, and Noura Erakat, prominent human rights attorney, legal scholar, and advocate for Palestinian rights. The conversation will be moderated by journalist and commentator Katie Halper, host of The Katie Halper Show and co-host of Useful Idiots.
At a time when the global community continues to confront the legal, political, and moral implications of the ongoing genocide in Gaza, the event aims to provide a rigorous examination of the mechanisms that allow impunity to persist. The speakers will delve into the failures and possibilities within international institutions, the dynamics of global power that shape responses to mass atrocities, and the urgent need for accountability grounded in international law.
During the event, the speakers will directly examine how international law has been undermined in the context of Gaza, outline the mechanisms that have enabled Israel to act with impunity, and explain the legal responsibilities of states and global institutions in addressing the ongoing genocide. Craig Mokhiber and Noura Erakat will offer a detailed breakdown of the failures within current accountability systems, alongside concrete pathways for pursuing justice and enforcing international obligations. Their discussion will provide attendees with a clear, evidence-based understanding of the political and legal frameworks shaping the Palestinian struggle today, and the urgent steps required to advance a rights-based future.
