Masterclass 2026

Israel, International Law, the Middle East
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What the Masterclass Is

The thinc. Masterclass 2026 is an advanced legal and leadership training pathway designed to equip a select group of emerging professionals with the legal expertise, strategic advocacy skills, and international exposure required to address today’s most complex issues in international affairs and to advocate for Israel’s rightful place in the global community.

At its core, the program provides rigorous, practice-oriented training in international law - with a specific focus on Israel, the Middle East, the United Nations, international courts and tribunals, NGOs, treaty-monitoring bodies, and regional organizations - while simultaneously cultivating the leadership, communication, and advocacy skills needed to operate effectively in legal, diplomatic, and policy-making contexts.
Participants will engage in intensive academic study, learn directly from senior legal scholars and practitioners, apply their knowledge through realistic casework, and re-fine their ability to lead and influence in international forums.

Program Includes

01

Israel on Trial - Foundational course (online).

This phase provides the legal and contextual foundation for the rest of the program.
  • Study key treaties, cases, and principles of international law relevant to Israel and the Middle East.
  • Analyze primary legal sources and precedents from the ICJ, ICC, and other tribunals.
  • Apply legal principles to historical and current disputes.

02

Legal Masterclasses & Advocacy Workshops (online)

This phase offers three advanced legal masterclasses combining in-depth understanding, case analysis, and practical exercises on complex legal issues surrounding Israel and the Middle East.

  • Palestinian Statehood and Sovereignty Claims
  • Amnesty, Human Rights Watch, and the Role of NGOs in Lawfare Against Israel
  • The Battlefield and the Courtroom: Military Ethics and the Law of Armed Conflict in the Gaza Conflict of 2023.
  • The ‘Two-State Solution’: Legal and Political Dimensions.
  • Lawfare and Genocide Claims.
  • The Bias of International Courts: ICJ and ICC Under Scrutiny.
  • Trump Peace Plan for the Middle East.

03

Training Conference in The Hague
(May/June 2026).

An immersive legal and policy training experience at the heart of the international justice system.

  • Visits to the ICC, ICJ, embassies, and key legal institutions
  • Practical workshops on advocacy, negotiation, and public legal argumentation
  • Training in social media advocacy and strategic communication
  • Networking sessions with diplomats, court officials, and leading legal practitioners


Accommodation, lunches and dinners included; airfares and local transports not included.
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Ideal for

Students & young professionals (20–40) in Law, International Relations, Politics, Journalism, or related fields.
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Post-Masterclass

- Apply for Internship placements at thinc.
- Connect with international peers.

Start your learning journey today!

Online & The Hague

February through May 2026

Max. 30 participants worldwide

Applications open until 31 December 2025

FEE

USD 2,500 / EUR 2,150

INCLUDES
All program phases, accommodation
& meals in The Hague.

Sponsored positions available
– apply for a discounted fee in the application form.
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About thinc.

thinc. The Hague Initiative for International Cooperation) is a global network of international law academics, practitioners and experts in related disciplines. Founded in 2017 in The Hague – the global capital of international law – we challenge the misuse of international law to delegitimize the State of Israel and advocate international law for peace and security between Israel and her neighbors.

International law is a major weapon used by Israel’s adversaries, and misuse of it is an existential threat to the Jewish State. We achieve our mission through research, education and advocacy.
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