General

The National Competition on International Humanitarian Law, Israel-2025 is the 19th annual national competition in international humanitarian law (IHL) to be held in Israel. 

This year the competition will be an individual competition. The format of the competition, comprising of simulations and role-playing, will be maintained regardless of this change.

The Competition is organized by the Association for the Promotion of International Humanitarian Law in Israel in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

The winning participant will receive the IHL Competition Award and will be granted a cash prize for a total of 1,000 NIS.

The runner-up will be granted a cash prize of 400 NIS.

The Purposes of the Competition

 The purposes of the IHL Competition include:

1. Enhancing students' knowledge and understanding of IHL;

2. Developing students' capacity to apply the law in a practical and relevant manner to real-life situations;

3. Supporting the teaching of IHL in academic institutions; and

4. Preparing participants for IHL-related professional pursuits.

Important Dates

 1. A student's completed Application Form must be received at ihl.competition@alma-ihl.org by 1st July, 2025.

2. The 19th National Competition will take place on October 22, 2025 at Appleseeds, Ramla (Tchernikhovski St 3).

3. An Open Day about the competition will be held on May 7, 2025. Sign up here. Join the Open Day through Google Meet here.

For additional information please see the competition's regulations (attached, see below) and the IHL Competition Homepage or contact ihl.competition@alma-ihl.org

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